A circuit has an apparent power of 240 VA, and a power factor of 0.943. What is the true power dissipated by the circuit?
A) 13.6 W
B) 226 W
C) 84.5 W
D) 240 W

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The true power (P) in watts dissipated by the circuit can be calculated by multiplying the apparent power (S) in volt-amperes (VA) by the power factor (pf), i.e., P = S * pf. Therefore, P = 240 VA * 0.943 = 226.32 W, which rounds to 226 W.

A Circuit Has an Apparent Power of 240 VA, and a Power