De vermogensfactor
Example: De vermogensfactor van de motor bepaalt de efficiëntie van het systeem.
Definition
"De vermogensfactor" refers to the power factor in electrical systems, representing the ratio between the real power used to perform work and the apparent power flowing in the circuit. It is crucial for determining the efficiency of motors and energy systems.
Etymology
The term "de vermogensfactor" comes from Dutch, where "vermogen" means power or capacity, and "factor" means factor or coefficient. Together, they describe a coefficient related to power measurement in energy contexts.
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"De vermogensfactor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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