Impedance (Z)
Total opposition to the flow of alternating current (AC), characterized by a combination of Resistance (R) and Reactance (X).
where,
Units
Properties
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Resistance load:
, = 0 -
Inductive load:
, = 90 -
Capacitive load:
, = -90 -
Total impedance in series is
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Total impedance in parallel is