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Homework Statement
A load absorbs 58959W at a lagging power factor of pf = 0.73. If the current flowing through the load is ix = 0.001A-rms , determine the impedance of the load.
Homework Equations
Ohms law
Impedance/Voltage/Power Triangles
The Attempt at a Solution
If the load absorbs 58959W, I'm assuming that is apparent power (S)
If 58959W is S then by Pavg = S*pf = Irms2R
R = 58959*.73/.0012 = 43.04 GΩ (must be wrong...)
I would then take R/pf = Z... but the number gets more ridiculous. How am I going about this wrong?