ampere-turn
one complete convolution of a conducting coil, through which one ampere of current passes.
the magnetomotive force produced by one ampere passing through one complete turn or convolution of a coil. Abbreviation: At
Origin of ampere-turn
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How to use ampere-turn in a sentence
In intermediate positions the ampere-turns of the coil gradually pass from cross to direct and vice versa.
The process of predetermining the necessary ampere-turns is described in a simple case under Electromagnetism.
This product of the current in amperes times the number of turns of wire on the coil is called the ampere-turns.
The Radio Amateur's Hand Book | A. Frederick CollinsThe product AN is called the “ampere-turns” on the solenoid.
British Dictionary definitions for ampere-turn
a unit of magnetomotive force; the magnetomotive force produced by a current of 1 ampere passing through one complete turn of a coil. 1 ampere-turn is equivalent to 4π/10 or 1.257 gilberts: Abbreviation: At, A
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