Two alternators are operating in parallel supplying a common load of 425 kW

at 0.85 power factor lagging. Alternator A contributes 600 kVAR at 0.92

power factor lagging. Solve for the power factor of alternator B.

A.  0.813 lagging

B.  0.834 lagging

C.  0.804 lagging

D.  0.820 lagging

For proper parallel operation a.c. polyphase alternators must have the same

A.  speed

B.  voltage rating

C.  kVA rating

D.  excitation