In a circuit with resistance, inductance and capacitance, the impedance to the current in the circuit is called impedance. Impedance is often expressed as Z. It is a complex number, actually called resistance and imaginary called reactance, where capacitance is called capdspacitive reactance in a circuit that impedes AC current, inductance is called inductive reactance in a circuit that impedes AC current, and the total impedance caused by capacitance and inductance in a circuit is called reactance. The unit of impedance is Ohm. The concept of impedance is not only found in electric circuits, but also in the mechanics of vibrating systems.