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Question is ⇒ By the use of which of the following power factor can be improved ?, Options are ⇒ (A) Phase advancers, (B) Synchronous compensators, (C) Static capacitors, (D) Any of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	By the use of which of the following power factor can be improved ?
A.	Phase advancers [Wrong Answer]
B.	Synchronous compensators [Wrong Answer]
C.	Static capacitors [Wrong Answer]
D.	Any of the above [Correct Answer]
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