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What is the difference between Apparent Power and Real Power?

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What is the difference between Apparent Power and Real Power?

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Real Power is measured in Watts (W). Apparent Power is measured in Volt-Amps (VA). Real Power is indicative of work done. Real Power can be witnessed by lifting an object. Electrically, a purely resistive load consumes Real Power in the form of heat. You can see an example of this by watching the glow of a toaster oven as it heats up your slice of bread. Apparent Power is a result of inductance and capacitance. Without getting too technical, inductance and capacitance are the result of the direct relationship between electrical and magnetic forces in the universe. Apparent Power involves the shifting of energy between electrical and magnetic states. Because of these forces, the power that the electrical utility produces is not usually the power that reaches you!

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