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The unit of **apparent power** is the **volt-ampere (VA)**.
It is the total power in an AC circuit, combining both active (real) power and reactive power. Apparent power is given by:
\[
S = V \times I
\]
where:
- \( S \) is the apparent power (in VA),
- \( V \) is the voltage (in volts),
- \( I \) is the current (in amperes).
For larger values, it is commonly expressed in **kVA (kilovolt-amperes)** or **MVA (megavolt-amperes)**.
It is the total power in an AC circuit, combining both active (real) power and reactive power. Apparent power is given by:
\[
S = V \times I
\]
where:
- \( S \) is the apparent power (in VA),
- \( V \) is the voltage (in volts),
- \( I \) is the current (in amperes).
For larger values, it is commonly expressed in **kVA (kilovolt-amperes)** or **MVA (megavolt-amperes)**.