AC theoryQuestion 991 of 1506

What is conductance?

  1. The same as reactance
  2. The product of voltage and current
  3. The reciprocal of capacitance
  4. The reciprocal of resistance
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Correct answer: The reciprocal of resistance

Conductance (G) is the ease of electron flow, equal to 1/R.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits II: AC (Kuphaldt), 5.5: Susceptance and Admittance

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