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Capacitive Reactance

X_c = 1/(2·π·f·C)

What it says

How much a capacitor opposes alternating current, falling as frequency rises.

Symbols

SymbolQuantityDimension
X_cCapacitive reactance (Ω)M L^2 T^-3 I^-2
fFrequency (Hz)T^-1
CCapacitance (F)M^-1 L^-2 T^4 I^2

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