magnetic circuit

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noun

Physics.

1. the closed path described by magnetic flux. It is analogous to the electric circuit with resistance, where flux, reluctance, and magnetomotive force correspond to electric current, resistance, and electromotive force.

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The presence of a third party—even though a mutual friend—breaks the magnetic circuit and weakens the current of sympathy.

From At the Time Appointed by J. N. Marchand

Upon what does the reluctance of a magnetic circuit depend?

From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Nehemiah Hawkins

The Kellogg Company employs the type of relay of which the magnetic circuit was illustrated in Fig.

From Cyclopedia of Telephony and Telegraphy, Vol. 2 A General Reference Work on Telephony, etc. etc. by Samuel McMeen

When one of these is present in the magnetic circuit the magnetism will flow through the metal.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pag?

Each line or magnetic circuit evolved, and cutting the conductor, flies at once outward, and locates itself in the iron ring.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 711, August 17, 1889 by Various