magnetic circuit

American  

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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Example Sentences

A closed magnetic circuit is one in which the influence completes its circuit through some magnetic material which bridges the gap between the poles.

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

This loss is reduced by dividing the magnetic circuit in the line of flux into numerous parallel paths separated by some material of relatively high resistance.

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 Hawkins, Nehemiah

The helices on both axles are so connected that, when energized, they induce magnetic lines of force that flow in the same direction through the magnetic circuit.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 623, December 10, 1887 by Various

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 Pag?, Victor Wilfred

These bobbins can have let down into them an E-shaped piece of laminated iron, so as to complete the magnetic circuit, and thus raise the inductance of the bobbin.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose