Why is the Square root of Three a factor in 3 phase power calculations?

Subject: Why is the Square root of Three a factor in 3 phase power calculations?

Date: Thu Dec 28 15:17:19 2000
Posted by David
Grade level: 10-12 School: U.S. Navy
City: Oxnard State/Province: Ca. Country: U.S.
Area of science: Engineering
ID: 978034639.Eg

Message:


I understand the formula is I*E*SqRt3*Pf, and there are three phases 120 
electrical degrees apart, but I would like to understand how the SqRt3 
becomes a constant factor in this equation.
                                     Respectfully
                                           David Vawter

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