Inductance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Inductance is a noun meaning (physics) The property of an electric circuit by which a voltage is induced in it by a changing magnetic field.
Meaning
(physics) The property of an electric circuit by which a voltage is induced in it by a changing magnetic field.
More Meanings
- The quantity of the resulting electromagnetic flux divided by the current that produces it, measured in henries (SI symbol: H.)
Example Sentences
What is the inductance of that power supply's main inductor?
The power cable itself has enough inductance to disrupt the digital signal of the video output cable, due to poor shielding.
Word Forms
- inductances
Synonyms for inductance
Depending on context, synonyms include induction.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include induction, henry, impedance, l, reactance, inductivity.
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