induction coil
a transformer for producing high-voltage alternating current from a low-voltage direct current, consisting essentially of two concentric coils with a common soft-iron core, a primary coil with relatively few windings of heavy wire, and a secondary coil with many turns of fine wire. Excitation of the primary coil by rapidly interrupted or variable current induces high voltage in the secondary coil.
Origin of induction coil
1- Also called Ruhmkorff coil.
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How to use induction coil in a sentence
This is one of the principal reasons why induction-coil cores are made up of a bundle of wires instead of a solid piece.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | VariousSurround him with true believers; and it all seems to act like an induction coil.
Sense from Thought Divide | Mark Irvin CliftonThe commonest instance now of the use of the induction-coil is in the very frequent small machine known as a medical battery.
Steam Steel and Electricity | James W. SteeleThe current usually used is the Faradic; the induced alternate current from an induction coil.
Steam Steel and Electricity | James W. SteeleUnlike the ordinary induction coil, it isn't necessary to keep supplying power to the thing; it's a static condition.
Islands of Space | John W Campbell
British Dictionary definitions for induction coil
a transformer for producing a high voltage from a low voltage. It consists of a cylindrical primary winding of few turns, a concentric secondary winding of many turns, and often a common soft-iron core: Sometimes shortened to: coil
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Scientific definitions for induction coil
An electrical device consisting of a single coil of conductive material, often surrounding a metallic core, designed to establish a strong magnetic field around the coil. Changes in the current flow through the coil cause fluctuations in the magnetic field that induce a voltage across the coil. Induction coils have many applications, especially in circuits that tune to signals of specific frequencies, as in radios. The ability of an induction coil to induce a voltage is called inductance, and is measured in henrys. Compare capacitor.
A type of transformer that changes a low-voltage direct current to a high-voltage alternating current. Induction coils are used for many purposes, especially as spark coils for firing spark plugs in automobile engines and starting oil burners.
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