Inductive reactance (XL) the opposition a.c.
. current inductive
circuit. given the formula:
X fL
L Ω
where
π 3. From
Ohm’s law:
R
V
I
R
R
( )
Ω
Definition
In any circuit, resistance defined as
opposition current flow.
Definition
Inductive reactance (XL) the opposi-
tion a. causes the current the cir-
cuit lag behind the applied voltage.Alternating current theory and electrical machines
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Resistance
In any circuit, resistance defined opposition current flow. 10.
However, a. causes the current the circuit lag behind the applied voltage,
as shown Fig.2. circuit also cause an
opposition current flow, which call reactance. current inductive
circuit.c. The inductance and capacitance a.142 constant
f the frequency the supply
L the inductance the circuit by
X
V
I
L
L
L
R
Pure resistance
(R)
V and phase lags 90° leads 90°
Pure inductance
(L)
Pure capacitance
(C)
V
V
I
V V
I
I
I
I
L
V
I C
V
I
V V
I I
FIGURE 10.2
Voltage and current relationships resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits.c. circuit, resistance only part the opposition cur-
rent flow.c
