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Impedance (RLC)

Total opposition in an AC circuit.

Formula

Z=R2+(XL−XC)2Z = \sqrt{R^2 + (X_L - X_C)^2}

Variables

RResistance
X_LInductive reactance
X_CCapacitive reactance

Did You Know?

Impedance extends resistance to AC circuits, blending resistance and reactance into a single value.

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