Inductance definition

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The property of an electric circuit by which an electromotive force is induced in it as the result of a changing magnetic flux.
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The magnetic field that is generated when a current is passed through an inductor, typically a wire coil. Inductance is measured in henrys (H). See inductor and induction.
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The property of an electric circuit by which a varying current in it produces a varying magnetic field that induces voltages in the same circuit or in a nearby circuit: it is measured in henrys.
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A measure of the reaction of electrical components (especially coils) to changes in current flow by creating a magnetic field and inducing a voltage. Its unit is the henry.
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The property of an electric circuit or device by virtue of which a varying current induces an electromotive force (emf), i.e., voltage (V), in that circuit or device, or in an adjacent circuit or device. See also circuit, current, emf, and voltage.
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The property of an electric circuit by which a voltage is induced in it by a changing magnetic field.

The power cable itself has enough inductance to disrupt the digital signal of the video output cable, due to poor shielding.

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The quantity of the resulting electromagnetic flux divided by the current that produces it, measured in henries (SI symbol: H.)

What is the inductance of that power supply's main inductor?

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A circuit element, typically a conducting coil, in which electromotive force is generated by electromagnetic induction.
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The capacity of an electric circuit for producing a counter electromotive force when the current changes.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
inductance
Plural:
inductances

Inductance Sentence Examples

  • If L and N are the inductances of any two circuits which have a coefficient of mutual inductance M, then M/-/ (LN) is called the coefficient of coupling of the circuits and is generally expressed as a percentage.

  • These mechanical qualities correspond to inductance and capacity in electric circuits.

  • The shunts usually employed with the drum relay (referred to above) have each a resistance of about 30 ohms and an inductance of 20, 30 and 40 henrys respectively.

  • D and spark gap, has the same natural time period of oscillation as the open circuit consisting of the antenna, secondary coil and adjustable inductance.

  • It can be shown that if two circuits, both having capacity (C) and inductance (L), are coupled together inductively, then, when oscillations are set up in one circuit, oscillations of two periods are excited in the other differing in frequency from each other and from the natural frequency of the circuit.

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