Explain why machinery used on a.c supply is usually rated
in KVA instead of KW?

Answer Posted / bhanu pratap pal

Because the power factor of the machinery is not a constant
parameter i.e. it varies with the change in the supply,
hence the rating of machinery declares in KVA.

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