The inductance and capacitance a.Alternating current theory and electrical machines
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Resistance
In any circuit, resistance defined opposition current flow. causes the current the cir-
cuit lag behind the applied voltage.c.
However, 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.
Inductive reactance (XL) the opposition a.2
Voltage and current relationships resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits.c. circuit also cause an
opposition current flow, which call reactance.c. causes the current the circuit lag behind the applied voltage,
as shown Fig. circuit, resistance only part the opposition cur-
rent flow.
.c. current inductive
circuit. 10. given the formula:
X fL
L Ω
where
π 3.2.
Definition
Inductive reactance (XL) the opposi-
tion a. From
Ohm’s law:
R
V
I
R
R
( )
Ω
Definition
In any circuit, resistance defined as
opposition current flow. current inductive
circuit
