Which distortion arises when the electrical grid experiences harmonics?

💡 Explanation

Harmonics in the grid cause increased reactive power because harmonic distortion increases the RMS current and voltage that are out of phase; therefore, reactive power rises, rather than optimizing impedance, strengthening dielectrics, or leaving capacitance unharmed.

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