Data record qty.dissipation-factor.definition
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The dissipation factor of an insulation system under an alternating voltage is the tangent of its loss angle, which equals the ratio of the in-phase, resistive component of the current through the insulation to its quadrature, capacitive component.
- Subject
- Dissipation factor (Quantities, units and formulas)
- Source
- Electrical Testing Reference editorial taxonomy, 2026-10 edition, Electrical Testing Reference editorial taxonomy of test methods, Electrical Testing Reference.
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- 2026-10-13
- Review status
- Agent reviewed
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- High
History
| Date | Change | Reason | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | created | editorial definition of general physics (Task 10 exemplars) | agent |
| 2026-10-13 | reviewed | fresh-context review task-10-exemplars-review.md + fix round 1 | agent |
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