A main generator is being paralleled to an infinite power grid with the following conditions ___

A main generator is being paralleled to an infinite power grid with the following conditions:

Generator frequency = 59.9 Hz
Grid frequency = 60.1 Hz
Generator voltage = 114.8 KV
Grid voltage = 115.1 KV

When the generator output breaker is closed, the generator will…

A. acquire real load and reactive load.
B. acquire real load, but become a reactive load to the grid.
C. become a real load to the grid, but acquire reactive load.
D. become a real load and a reactive load to the grid.

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Answer: D

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