Which consequence results when harmonic distortion in an electrical circuit exceeds acceptable limits due to non-linear loads?

💡 Explanation

Exceeding the harmonic distortion limit in circuits causes increased reactive power demand; because waveform distortion elevates current without contributing to real power, resulting in a reduced power factor. Therefore, power factor declines, rather than stabilizes, because this is not a transient event.

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