1
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Scalar
A
a quantity that has magnitude only
2
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Vector
A
a quantity that has magnitude and direction
3
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Phasor
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a vector used to represent electrical quantities, such as volts and amperes
4
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Describe: impedance
A
an AC circuit contains resistance and reactance
impedance can be found using Pythagorean theorem.
5
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Describe: Apparent Power VA
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An AC cct contains true power (Watts) and reactive power (VARs). VA can be found using the Pythagorean theorem
6
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Vectors in phase
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can be added arithmetically
7
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Vectors 180 degrees out of phase
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act against each other can be added arithmetically
8
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Vectors out of phase have to be
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added using triangles
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