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resistive load

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resistive load [ri′zis·tiv ′lōd]
(electricity)
A load whose total reactance is zero, so that the alternating current is in phase with the terminal voltage. Also known as nonreactive load.


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If the resistive load is a heating element and the resistive load stays constant, then the laws of physics tell us that the heat produced is directly proportionate to the current passing through the load.
The three-phase load as a resistive load or as a diode rectifier with resistive load were connected to the terminals of the PM generator.
 
 
 
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