Difference between reactive power and reactance

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Reactive power and reactance are distinct concepts in electrical engineering, with reactive power measured in volt-amperes (VAR) and reactance measured in ohms. Reactive power represents the power that oscillates between the source and reactive components, while reactance is a measure of the opposition that inductors and capacitors present to alternating current. Understanding the mathematical relationships involves recognizing that reactance contributes to impedance, which affects the overall circuit behavior. Resources like Wikipedia can provide foundational knowledge on these topics. Clarifying these concepts can significantly enhance comprehension of AC circuit dynamics.
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if some one could help me understand the difference between the math used to find the reactive powers voltamps and reactances ohms
 
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One is an impedance and the other is a power. Do you have a specific situation in mind? What other learning resources do you have access to? Have you checked out the wikipedia.org pages on these two subjects?
 
tnx for the help, it's finally clicked
 

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