Should be self explanatory - takes power to turn ac compressor and alternators extra load with ac on... This power has to be provided by the engine - therefore it will leave less power to move the vehicle.
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Normal operation ! Of course this is less noticeable in vehicles with bigger engines - which have more power to spare.