Like resistance is when there is hindrance towards the motion of electrons in an object. Then on similar lines what is inductance?
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I like to think of Inductance as Inducing a current.
It uses the magnetic properties of electricity. So basically you have a regular electrical circuit somewhere near by and instead of using that power directly, you are using the magnetic field it is generating… that magnetic field can be made powerful enough to *induce* a new current flow in a completely unrelated circuit (even separated by great distance (feet)).
It isnt the most efficient form to run circuits but has many useful features and can be made more efficient for many applications. For example with induction cooktops… the energy isnt transferred via direct heat but instead heat is induced in the pots and pans. In that case… less energy is used because lots of heat is lost in direct resistive heat elements in cooking.
edit: also inductance and resistance really are not opposite things like you think. They are really not related in that way. An inductive circuit will also experience its own resistance not to mention the resistance lost in the inducing circuit.
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