joeyww12000
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What are linear and nonlinear loads? I heard these two mentioned in alot of posts hear.
What is the definition of linear load?
An AC electrical load in which both current and voltage waves reach their peak simultaneously.
Nonlinear loads are any loads which draw current which is not sinusoidal and include such equipment as arc furnaces, gas discharge lighting, solid state motor drives, battery chargers, UPS systems, and the increasingly common electronic power supply.
Please tell me that the Internet Search pointed you to Wikipedia! I love getting evidence that that "information" source is not to be trusted. (Sorry, Bob.)iwire said:I pulled these from Google
charlie b said:Please tell me that the Internet Search pointed you to Wikipedia! I love getting evidence that that "information" source is not to be trusted. (Sorry, Bob.)
I do not, for the same reasons that you do not. Also for one other reason: My wife is a professional librarian. Being able to obtain two or more authoritative information sources to answer any reference question is a vital part of her job.iwire said:I am really not sure if your saying you trust Wikipedia or not. :-?
There ARE NO STUPID questions, never.