Where is the most effective location to place a capacitor in relation to an inductive load?

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Immediately adjacent to the inductive deviceConnected directly across the load's terminalsPositioned at a distant point from the inductive componentAt any arbitrary locationNone of the above

Explanation

The optimal placement for a capacitor is directly across the terminals of the inductive load. This positioning helps to effectively counteract the reactive power caused by the inductance, improving the overall power factor and system efficiency.