What is meant by Active and reactive power?

Answer Posted / chetan & panks

Active Power i.e. real power is KW

Reactive Power is sin o component of Apperent power whereas
the active power is cos o component of apparent power.

cos o=kw/kva

active power=root3(VIcoso)
reactive power=root3(visino)

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