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Shanmuga S. Pandian, Electrical Engineer, Design Services Division/PD&CD, Saudi Aramco, Ras Tanura, KSA

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Mechanical & Electrical December 10, 2003

A physical analogy for ac electrical power

Electricity cannot be seen physically; only its effects can be seen or felt. At times, some aspects of electricity can be difficult to understand. One such phenomenon is the presence of different types of power in ac electrical systems. This article presents a physical analogy of electrical power as a refresher to help you understand these concepts further.

By Shanmuga S. Pandian, Electrical Engineer, Design Services Division/PD&CD, Saudi Aramco, Ras Tanura, KSA