REal power

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Real power refers to the actual power that is delivered to a circuit or load, taking into account any losses due to resistance, impedance, or inefficiencies in the system. It is measured in watts (W) and is the amount of power that is actually converted into useful work. In contrast, apparent power is the total power that is consumed by a circuit or load, including both real power and any reactive power that is not used for useful work. Reactive power is typically associated with inductive or capacitive loads and represents the power that is temporarily absorbed and released by reactive components in the circuit. The ratio of real power to apparent power is known as power factor and is an important parameter in electrical systems.