magnetomotive force

mag·ne·to·mo·tive force

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Definitions of magnetomotive force words

noun magnetomotive force a scalar quantity that is a measure of the sources of magnetic flux in a magnetic circuit. Abbreviation: mmf. 1
noun magnetomotive force the agency producing a magnetic flux, considered analogous to the electromotive force in an electric circuit; equal to the circular integral of the magnetic field strength 0
noun magnetomotive force Magnetomotive force is the force that sets up a magnetic field within and around an object. 0
noun magnetomotive force (physics) the force associated with a magnetic field and that produces magnetic flux; it is the work required to carry a magnetic monopole of unit strength once round a magnetic circuit; measured in ampere-turns. 0

before 1883

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1883; magneto- + motive

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