What is meant by Active and reactive power?

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kVA is apparent power(S),

it consist of Reactive power (Q in var volt ampere
reactive)(for building electric and magnetic fields)
and

Active power (P in W watts))(working power- for heating,
rotating machines,etc )

it is also thru that S² = P² + Q² .

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