Definitions for volt-ampere
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1. volt-ampere, varnoun

   a unit of electrical power in an AC circuit equal to the power dissipated when 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere

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1. Volt-ampere

   A volt-ampere (SI symbol: V⋅A or V A, simplified as VA) is the unit for the apparent power in an electrical circuit. The apparent power equals the product of root mean square voltage (in volts) and root mean square current (in amperes). Volt-amperes are usually used for analyzing alternating current (AC) circuits. In direct current (DC) circuits, this product is equal to the real power, in watts. The volt-ampere is dimensionally equivalent to the watt: in SI units, 1 V⋅A = 1 W). VA rating is most used for generators and transformers (and other power handling equipment) where loads may be reactive (inductive or capacitive).

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1. volt-ampere

   A volt-ampere (VA) is a unit of measurement for electric power in an electrical circuit. It is equivalent to the power in a circuit multiplied by the product of the current (measured in amperes) and the voltage (measured in volts). It's used extensively in the field of electrical engineering to describe the capacity of devices such as transformers and generators. However, it does not necessarily represent the actual power consumption, as it does not account for power factor and can therefore be misleading in AC circuits.

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1. Volt-ampere

   A volt-ampere is the unit used for the apparent power in an electrical circuit, equal to the product of root-mean-square voltage and RMS current. In direct current circuits, this product is equal to the real power in watts. Volt-amperes are useful only in the context of alternating current circuits. While both the volt-ampere and the watt have the dimension of power, they do not have the same meaning. Some devices, including Uninterruptible Power Supplies, have ratings both for maximum volt-amperes and maximum watts. The VA rating is limited by the maximum permissible current, and the watt rating by the power-handling capacity of the device. When a UPS powers equipment which presents a reactive load with a low power factor, neither limit may safely be exceeded. For example, a UPS system rated to deliver 400,000 volt-amperes at 220 volts can deliver a current of 1818 amperes.

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   The numerical value of volt-ampere in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

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   The numerical value of volt-ampere in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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