Cecil Moore wrote:

I am from the old school, Ken. I believe that power is a scalar and
doesn't possess phase. IMO, any phase calculation that you see being
used on power originates from the voltage phase and/or current phase
associated with that power. It is done all the time in optics.

Interesting comment, however the "power" companies would have a great
difference of opinion with you.

And no, I'm not about to enter this very silly argument you wish to
continue, apparently until the protons all decay.

tom
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