El factor de potencia
Example: El factor de potencia afecta la eficiencia de la instalación eléctrica.
Definition
"El factor de potencia" refers to the ratio between the real power that performs work and the apparent power flowing in an electrical circuit. It measures the efficiency with which electrical power is converted into useful work, affecting the overall performance of electrical installations.
Etymology
The term "el factor de potencia" comes from Spanish, where "factor" means a contributing element or coefficient, and "potencia" means power. It directly relates to the concept of power in physics and electrical engineering, emphasizing the factor that influences how effectively electrical power is used.
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"El factor de potencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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