mutual induction

noun

, Electricity.

1. the production of an electromotive force in one circuit by a change in current in another circuit.

mutual induction

noun

1. the production of an electromotive force in a circuit by a current change in a second circuit magnetically linked to the first See also mutual inductance Compare self-induction

mutual induction

1. The production of an electric potential in a circuit resulting from a change of current in a neighboring circuit. Mutual induction lies behind the operation of transformers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mutual induction¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Induction between circuits occurs because the circuits possess inductance; it is called mutual induction.

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Do the pith-balls diverge by the disturbance of electricity through mutual induction or not?

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Henry also discovered the phenomena of self induction and mutual induction.

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The effect of mutual induction may be explained with the aid of fig. 135.

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