Switching action of electrical circuitry, including inductive loads such as relays, solenoids, or electric motors.

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Of course the inductive loads on the distribution system must be switched off during the precharge mode.

Both inductive and capacitive loads create what is known as reactance in an AC circuit.

By convention, a "lagging" or inductive load, such as a motor, will have positive reactive power.

Switches for inductive loads must be rated to handle these cases.

Reactive power: The circulating current can differ from the current consumed when capacitive or inductive loads are used.

For example, in order to match an inductive load into a real impedance, a capacitor needs to be used.

Whenever an inductive load is connected to the transmission line, power factor lags because of lagging load current.

This sort of snubber is commonly used with inductive loads such as electric motors.