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Inductance

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Meaning

(physics) The property of an electric circuit by which a voltage is induced in it by a changing magnetic field..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (physics) The property of an electric circuit by which a voltage is induced in it by a changing magnetic field.
  2. The quantity of the resulting electromagnetic flux divided by the current that produces it, measured in henries (SI symbol: H.)

Example Sentences

The power cable itself has enough inductance to disrupt the digital signal of the video output cable, due to poor shielding.
What is the inductance of that power supply's main inductor?

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What does inductance mean?

Inductance means (physics) The property of an electric circuit by which a voltage is induced in it by a changing magnetic field..

What is a synonym for inductance?

Common synonyms include induction.

What is the opposite of inductance?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use inductance in a sentence?

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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