Plant A - 150kVA, 0.68pf lagging Plant B - 70kVA, 0.65pf lagging It is desired to correct the power factor of the two plants by connecting a synchronous motor. When the synchronous motor is connected, the overall power factor is corrected to 0.95 lagging. Determine the overall power factor in kVA.

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Plant A - 150kVA, 0.68pf lagging
Plant B - 70kVA, 0.65pf lagging

It is desired to correct the power factor of the two plants by connecting a synchronous motor. When the synchronous motor is connected, the overall power factor is corrected to 0.95 lagging. Determine the overall power factor in kVA.

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