Two single-phase transformers A and B are connected in parallel to serve a $600$-A single-phase load at $0.80$ pf lagging. The equivalent impedance of the transformers are $2 + j3$ and $2.3 + j5$ ohms, respectively. Determine the ratio of the kW output of transformer A to the kW output of transformer B. Assume the transformers have equal ratings and turns ratio.
A1.56
B1.88
C1.68
D1.74
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✓ Correct answer: D
Using current division with transformer impedances:
$Z_A = 2 + j3 = 3.605 \angle 56.31^\circ\ \Omega$
$Z_B = 2.3 + j5 = 5.462 \angle 66.25^\circ\ \Omega$
$Z_A + Z_B = 4.2 + j8 = 9.035 \angle 62.30^\circ\ \Omega$
$I_A = 600 \angle -36.87^\circ \times \frac{5.462 \angle 66.25^\circ}{9.035 \angle 62.30^\circ} = 362.72 \angle -32.92^\circ$ A
$P_A = V_L \times I_A \times \cos(-32.92^\circ) = 304.48 \times V_L$
$I_B = 600 \angle -36.87^\circ \times \frac{3.605 \angle 56.31^\circ}{9.035 \angle 62.30^\circ} = 239.40 \angle -42.86^\circ$ A
$P_B = V_L \times I_B \times \cos(-42.86^\circ) = 175.48 \times V_L$
$\text{Ratio} = \frac{P_A}{P_B} = \frac{304.48 \times V_L}{175.48 \times V_L} = 1.735 \approx 1.74$