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Impedance Concept

Impedance Concept Definition Impedance is a measure of opposition to current flow in AC circuits. Expression - R: Resistance (real part) - X: Reactance (imagina…

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Impedance Concept

Definition

Impedance is a measure of opposition to current flow in AC circuits.

Expression

Z = R + jX
  • R: Resistance (real part)
  • X: Reactance (imaginary part)
  • j: Imaginary unit
  • Reactance

    Inductive Reactance

    XL = 2πfL = ωL

    Capacitive Reactance

    XC = 1 / (2πfC) = 1 / (ωC)

    Impedance Magnitude