emf

or EMF, E.M.F., e.m.f.


Other definitions for EMF (2 of 2)

EMF

  1. electromagnetic field.

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How to use emf in a sentence

  • If each lamp when hot has a resistance of 220 ohms, and the E.M.F. is 100 volts, what current will flow?

    Physics | Willis Eugene Tower
  • A galvanometer is connected in series with a standard high resistance and a steady source of E.M.F.

  • I am supposing that in both cases the lamps require the same quantity of current, though of different E.M.F.

  • Would you expect to get an E.M.F. by forming a cell of two copper plates?

    Physics | Willis Eugene Tower
  • If each takes 45 volts and 10 amperes, how much E.M.F. and current will they require?

    Physics | Willis Eugene Tower

British Dictionary definitions for emf

emf

abbreviation for
  1. electromotive force

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Scientific definitions for EMF

EMF

  1. Abbreviation of electromotive force

  2. Abbreviation of electromagnetic field

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