A single phase motor load draws 5.5 A of current at a 0.83 power factor lagging...

A single phase motor load draws 5.5 A of current at a 0.83 power factor lagging from a 50 Hz 240 V source. A capacitor is connected in parallel to the motor to improve the power factor.

(a)If the power factor is improved to unity, find the value of capacitance of the capacitor.

(b)If the power factor improves to 0.96, find the value of capacitance of the capacitor.

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