An electrical measurement called ____ is used to measure the reactive power in a pure inductive circuit.
A) AMPs
B) VARs
C) watts
D) RMSs

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Reactive power is measured in VARs (volt-amps reactive), which represents the difference between the real power (measured in watts) and the apparent power (measured in volt-amps or VA). In a pure inductive circuit, there is no real power being consumed, only reactive power, which is proportional to the inductance of the circuit. Therefore, VARs are the most appropriate unit of measurement for reactive power in this case. AMPs (amperes) and RMSs (root-mean-square) are used to measure electrical current and voltage, respectively, but do not directly relate to reactive power.

An Electrical Measurement Called ____ Is Used to Measure the Reactive