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What is the difference between a resistive load and an inductive load?

Resistive Load An electrical load which is characteristic of not having any significant inrush current. When a resistive load is energised, the current rises instantly to it's steady-state value, without first rising to a higher value. An electrical load in which voltage and current are converted to energy in the form of heat; i.e., an electrical heater, incandescent bulb.

Inductive Load An electrical load which pulls a large amount of current (an inrush current) when first energized. After a few cycles or seconds the current "settles down" to the full-load running current.

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