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Question is ⇒ The primary reason for low power factor is supply system is due to installation of, Options are ⇒ (A) induction motors, (B) synchronous motors, (C) single phase motors, (D) d.c. motors, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The primary reason for low power factor is supply system is due to installation of
A.	induction motors [Correct Answer]
B.	synchronous motors [Wrong Answer]
C.	single phase motors [Wrong Answer]
D.	d.c. motors [Wrong Answer]
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