reactance

Frequency-dependent resistance

Reactance is opposition to alternating current in an electrical circuit, caused by capacitance or inductance rather than resistance.

In psychology, reactance is the tendency to resist or do the opposite of what you're told, especially when you feel your freedom is threatened: The warning label triggered reactance—now I definitely want to try it.

electrical

impedance

AC circuit opposition

capacitanceElectrical charge storage measure
inductanceElectromagnetic inertia of circuits
capacitorCharge-storing circuit element

inductor · resistor · ohm · circuit · frequency · alternating current · phase · AC · resonance · load

psychological

resistance

Capacity to withstand force

defianceOpen resistance to authority
oppositionActive resistance or dissent
noncomplianceFailure to follow requirements

autonomy · persuasion · freedom · control · rebellion · stubbornness · reverse psychology · backlash · pushback · resentment

Categories

electricityelectricity, battery, batteries, wire, wires
Physics quantitiesacceleration, amplitude, area, current, distance
electrical gridpower grid, power grids, electrical grid, power line, power lines
AC CircuitsAC power, AC voltage, AC generator, impedance, capacitor
Circuit Analysisvoltage, current, resistance, Ohm's law, series circuit
electrical powerthree-phase, polyphase, AC, alternating current, power transmission

Opposites

electrical opposition type

reactanceresistance

Capacity to withstand force

conductance

psychological response to influence

reactancecompliance

Adhering to requirements

conformity · acquiescence · obedience · submission · acceptance

behavioral disposition

reactancecooperativeness

Inclination to work jointly

amenability · tractability · compliancy · biddability · passivity

Family

react, reaction, reacting, reacted, reactions, overreact, reactive, reactivity, reactor

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