inductance
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təns noun Electricity.
1.
that property of a circuit by which a change in current induces, by electromagnetic induction, an electromotive force. Symbol: L Compare inductive coupling, mutual inductance, self-inductance.
2.
inductor ( def 1 ).
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| 1. | self-inductance See also mutual inductance Also called: induction, L the property of an electric circuit as a result of which an electromotive force is created by a change of current in the same circuit (self-inductance) or in a neighbouring circuit (mutual inductance). It is usually measured in henries |
| 2. | another name for inductor |
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Inductance
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| inductance (ĭn-dŭk'təns) Pronunciation Key
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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Example sentences
Energy storage is provided by low inductance self-clearing metallized hazy polypropylene traction capacitors.
B equal to the inductance of the highest rated inductor.
Internal resistance and inductance limit the rate that energy can be released.
On the other hand the feed back control is not included, but the stator self inductance and resistance is included.
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