BasicB-005-010-011

In general, the reactance of inductors increases with:

B
Answer
Transmitters, receivers, and measurements
Type
A
decreasing AC frequency
B
increasing AC frequency
C
decreasing applied voltage
D
increasing applied voltage

Answer Notes

The mathematical formula for inductive reactance is directly proportional to the frequency of the alternating current. As the frequency goes up, the inductor's opposition to the current increases. When the AC frequency increases, the inductor generates a stronger opposing electromagnetic force, resulting in higher reactance. Applied voltage does not change the inherent reactance value of the component, which eliminates the distractors involving voltage.
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