In a power measurement by two-wattmeter method, the wattmeters read W1 = 200 W and W2 = -200 W. Find the power factor.

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Two Wattmeter Method of Power Measurement

The wattmeter meter readings are:

where, 

The power factor is given by cosϕ.

Calculation:

Given, W1 = 200 Watts and W2 = -200 Watts

ϕ = 90° 

Power factor = cos 90° = 0

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