Qualitative Circuits 6. What is "reactance?" For example, the reactance of an inductor is X = wl. What does this say about inductors in AC circuits?

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6. What is "reactance?" For example, the reactance of an inductor is X = wL. What does this say about inductors
in AC circuits?
Transcribed Image Text:Qualitative Circuits 6. What is "reactance?" For example, the reactance of an inductor is X = wL. What does this say about inductors in AC circuits?
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Reactance is defined as the opposition to the flow of current from a circuit element due to its inductance and capacitance. Greater reactance leads to smaller currents for the same applied voltage.

When alternating current passes through a component that contains reactance, energy is alternately stored in, and released from, a magnetic field or an electric field.  In the case of a magnetic field, the reactance is inductive.  In the case of an electric field, the reactance is capacitive.

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