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Let Q be reactive power of Capacitor. Note Q is taken as negative as Capacitors generate VARs. The formula to compute Q is:

Q= -(V2 / X) Vars


where V is the rms voltage applied across the Capacitor and X is the reactance of the Capacitor which can be found using:

X = -1/ w*C Ohms

w = 2*pi*f radians/sec and C is the capacitance. So Q would be

Q= -V2 * w * C

For example 220 Volts RMS at 60 Hz is applied to a capacitor of 40 micro Farad Capacitor,
The Q delivered by the capacitor would be:
Q=-(2202 )*(2*pi*60)*(40*10-6 ) = -663.5 VARS (note it is delivering so negative)


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