Re: Terry's Test - Two Manifestations of Charge

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Original poster: Terry Fritz <teslalist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi,

At 12:31 PM 7/5/2005, you wrote:
> Jim,
> Your last statement doesn't make any sense to me. I realize that reactance 
> is an AC phenomenon but you say resistance is a DC phenomenon. Surely you 
> aren't suggesting that resistance doesn't apply to AC?
> Paul
> Think Positive

In the AC case, "reactance" is the proper term.  Reactance takes into 
account the leading and lagging currents.  "Impedance" is another generally 
used for situations where things are not nice steady sine waves.

I think Jim knows that resistance (pure) can apply to AC too :o)))

Cheers,

        Terry