Deep Dive: E5B12
The correct answer is A: The inverse of impedance. What is admittance is the inverse of impedance. Admittance Y = 1/Z. For amateur radio operators, this is important for circuit theory. Understanding this helps when working with admittance.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option B: Incorrect. Term for gain of FET isn't admittance - admittance is inverse of impedance. FET gain isn't admittance. Option C: Incorrect. Inverse of reactance isn't admittance - admittance is inverse of impedance. Inverse of reactance isn't admittance. Option D: Incorrect. Term for on-impedance of FET isn't admittance - admittance is inverse of impedance. FET on-impedance isn't admittance.
Exam Tip
Admittance = inverse of impedance. Think 'A'dmittance = '1'/'I'mpedance. Admittance Y = 1/Z. Not FET gain, not inverse of reactance, not FET on-impedance - just inverse of impedance.
Memory Aid
Admittance = inverse of impedance. Think 'A'dmittance = '1'/'Z'. Admittance Y = 1/Z. Important for circuit theory.
Real-World Example
Admittance: It's the inverse of impedance. If impedance Z = 50 ohms, then admittance Y = 1/50 = 0.02 siemens. This is what admittance is - the inverse of impedance.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2024-2028 Question Pool
Subelement: E5B
Reference: 2024-2028 Question Pool · E5 - Electrical Principles
Key Concepts
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Question from the official FCC Extra Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the E5B topic.