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Electrical impedance

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Electricity moves through wires.

General AC circuit.svg
General AC circuit.svg
Sometimes, parts in a wire slow it down. This helps us use power. It is like a tiny brake for electricity.
Resistors.jpg
Resistors.jpg
Can you see how it works?

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Complex Impedance.svg
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Impedance symbol comparison.svg
File:General AC circuit.svg
General AC circuit.svg
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VI phase.svg
File:Resistors.jpg
Resistors.jpg
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Photo-SMDcapacitors.jpg
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Impedances in series.svg
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Impedances in parallel.svg
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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 15.3 | Vital Level 4