Capacitive Reactance Calculator

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Basics of Electromagentic Induction

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✖The Angular Velocity refers to how fast an object rotates or revolves relative to another point, i.e. how fast the angular position or orientation of an object changes with time.ⓘ Angular Velocity [ω]			+10% -10%
✖Capacitance is the ratio of the amount of electric charge stored on a conductor to a difference in electric potential.ⓘ Capacitance [C]			+10% -10%

✖Capacitive reactance is a measure of a capacitor’s opposition to AC (alternating current).ⓘ Capacitive Reactance [X_c]

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Capacitive Reactance

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`"X"_{"c"} = 1/("ω"*"C")`

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`"0.1Ω"=1/("2rad/s"*"5F")`

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Capacitive Reactance Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Capacitive Reactance = 1/(Angular Velocity*Capacitance)
X_c = 1/(ω*C)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Capacitive Reactance - (Measured in Ohm) - Capacitive reactance is a measure of a capacitor’s opposition to AC (alternating current).
Angular Velocity - (Measured in Radian per Second) - The Angular Velocity refers to how fast an object rotates or revolves relative to another point, i.e. how fast the angular position or orientation of an object changes with time.
Capacitance - (Measured in Farad) - Capacitance is the ratio of the amount of electric charge stored on a conductor to a difference in electric potential.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Angular Velocity: 2 Radian per Second --> 2 Radian per Second No Conversion Required
Capacitance: 5 Farad --> 5 Farad No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

X_c = 1/(ω*C) --> 1/(2*5)

Evaluating ... ...

X_c = 0.1

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.1 Ohm --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.1 Ohm <-- Capacitive Reactance

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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< 15 Basics of Electromagentic Induction Calculators

EMF Induced in Rotating Coil

Go EMF Induced in a Rotating Coil = Number of Turns of Coil*Area of Loop*Magnetic Field*Angular Velocity*sin(Angular Velocity*Time)

Self Inductance of Solenoid

Go Self Inductance of Solenoid = pi*[Permeability-vacuum]*Number of Turns of Solenoid^2*Radius^2*Length of Solenoid

Growth of Current in LR Circuit

Go Growth of Current in LR Circuit = e/Resistance*(1-e^(-Time/(Inductance/Resistance)))

Decay of Current in LR circuit

Go Decay of Current in L-R Circuit = Electric Current*e^(-Time Period of Progressive Wave/(Inductance/Resistance))

Current Value for Alternating Current

Go Electric Current = Peak Current*sin(Angular Frequency*Time+Angle A)

Power Factor

Go Power Factor = Root Mean Square Voltage*Root Mean Square Current*cos(Phase Difference)

Resonant Frequency for LCR Circuit

Go Resonant Frequency = 1/(2*pi*sqrt(Impedance*Capacitance))

Total Flux in Self Inductance

Go Self Inductance of Solenoid = pi*Magnetic Flux*Radius^2

Motional EMF

Go Electromotive Force = Magnetic Field*Length*Velocity

Total Flux in Mutual Inductance

Go Total Flux in Mutual Inductance = Mutual Inductance*Electric Current

Time Period for Alternating Current

Go Time Period of Progressive Wave = (2*pi)/Angular Velocity

Capacitive Reactance

Go Capacitive Reactance = 1/(Angular Velocity*Capacitance)

Time Constant of LR Circuit

Go Time Constant of L-R Circuit = Inductance/Resistance

RMS Current given Peak Current

Go Root Mean Square Current = Electric Current/sqrt(2)

Inductive Reactance

Go Inductive Reactance = Angular Velocity*Inductance

Capacitive Reactance Formula

Capacitive Reactance = 1/(Angular Velocity*Capacitance)
X_c = 1/(ω*C)

What is Capacitive Reactance?

Capacitive reactance (symbol Xc) is a measure of a capacitor's opposition to AC (alternating current). Like resistance, it is measured in ohms, but reactance is more complex than resistance because its value depends on the frequency (f) of the signal passing through the capacitor.

How to Calculate Capacitive Reactance?

Capacitive Reactance calculator uses Capacitive Reactance = 1/(Angular Velocity*Capacitance) to calculate the Capacitive Reactance, The Capacitive Reactance formula is defined as the inverse of the product of angular velocity and capacitance of the circuit. Capacitive Reactance is denoted by X_c symbol.

How to calculate Capacitive Reactance using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Capacitive Reactance, enter Angular Velocity (ω) & Capacitance (C) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Capacitive Reactance calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.1 = 1/(2*5).

FAQ

What is Capacitive Reactance?

The Capacitive Reactance formula is defined as the inverse of the product of angular velocity and capacitance of the circuit and is represented as X_c = 1/(ω*C) or Capacitive Reactance = 1/(Angular Velocity*Capacitance). The Angular Velocity refers to how fast an object rotates or revolves relative to another point, i.e. how fast the angular position or orientation of an object changes with time & Capacitance is the ratio of the amount of electric charge stored on a conductor to a difference in electric potential.

How to calculate Capacitive Reactance?

The Capacitive Reactance formula is defined as the inverse of the product of angular velocity and capacitance of the circuit is calculated using Capacitive Reactance = 1/(Angular Velocity*Capacitance). To calculate Capacitive Reactance, you need Angular Velocity (ω) & Capacitance (C). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Angular Velocity & Capacitance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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