RLC Circuits (2 of 19), How to Calculate Inductive Reactance

TL;DR

Learn how to calculate the inductive reactance of an inductor in an AC voltage source using two different equations.

Transcript

in today's video that's right I'm going to show you how to calculate the reactance of an inductor in an ac voltage source otherwise known as the inductive reactants and there are two equations we can use to calculate the inductive reactant this one inductive reactants X is a symbol for reactants L is for our inductor we have inductive reactance equ... Read More

Key Insights

• ⚡ The inductive reactance of an inductor in an AC voltage source can be calculated using two different equations.
• ℹ️ Inductive reactance is proportional to the frequency of the source.
• 💐 Increasing the frequency increases the opposition to current flow through the inductor.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is inductive reactance?

Inductive reactance is the opposition to the change in current through an inductor in an AC voltage source. It prevents the flow of current through the inductor.

Q: How can we calculate inductive reactance?

There are two equations to calculate inductive reactance. The first one is X = 2 * pi * frequency * inductance, and the second one is X = angular velocity * inductance.

Q: What is the relationship between inductive reactance and frequency?

Inductive reactance is directly proportional to the frequency. As the frequency increases, the inductive reactance also increases, and vice versa.

Q: Can the inductive reactance be calculated using different equations?

Yes, the inductive reactance can be calculated using either X = 2 * pi * frequency * inductance or X = angular velocity * inductance. Both equations will yield the same result.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Inductive reactance is the opposition to the change in current through an inductor in an AC voltage source.

• There are two equations to calculate inductive reactance: X = 2 * pi * frequency * inductance and X = angular velocity * inductance.

• The relationship between inductive reactance and frequency is directly proportional.