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Impedance is a fundamental concept in electrical engineering, representing the total opposition to the flow of alternating current (AC) in an electrical circuit. It is a complex quantity that combines resistance, inductance, and capacitance, and is measured in ohms (Ω). Impedance is denoted by the symbol Z and is expressed as a complex number, Z = R + jX, where R is the resistance, X is the reactance, and j is the imaginary unit.

The reactance, X, is further divided into inductive reactance (XL) and capacitive reactance (XC), which are the opposition to the flow of AC in inductive and capacitive components, respectively. The inductive reactance is given by XL = 2πfL, where f is the frequency of the AC and L is the inductance. The capacitive reactance is given by XC = 1/(2πfC), where C is the capacitance.

The impedance of a circuit can be calculated using the formula Z = √(R² + X²), where X is the total reactance, which is the difference between the inductive and capacitive reactances, X = XL - XC. The phase angle (φ) between the voltage and current in an AC circuit is given by tan(φ) = X/R.

Impedance is a crucial parameter in the design and analysis of electrical circuits, as it determines the voltage and current distribution, power factor, and efficiency of the circuit. It is also used in the design of filters, oscillators, and other AC circuits. Understanding impedance is essential for anyone working in the field of electrical engineering.