Does Rheostat can use for power factor correction?



Does Rheostat can use for power factor correction?..

Answer / uditparashar

no it can not be used for power factor correction as rheostat is a purely resistive thing and if u want to control pf u need to use either capacitive or inductive material in the circuit

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