On Sat, 12 Nov 2005 05:32:14 -0500, nicksanspam wrote:

Richard J Kinch wrote:

... The physics of reactive power requires calculus to understand.

A little trig is sufficient, IMO.

Simple algebra is enough, depending on what you're starting with. If you
have the instantaneous voltage and current and a four-function calculator,
you have all you need.

--
Keith