magnetomotive force

American

[mag-nee-tuh-moh-tiv, -nee-] / mægˈni təˈmoʊ tɪv, -ˌni- /

noun

Electricity.

a scalar quantity that is a measure of the sources of magnetic flux in a magnetic circuit. mmf

magnetomotive force British

noun

F. 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

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Etymology

Origin of magnetomotive force

First recorded in 1883; magneto- + motive

Example Sentences

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That is, magnetic flux = magnetomotive force / reluctance expressed in units, the equation becomes: maxwells = gilberts / oersteds The gilbert is the unit of magnetomotive force, equivalent to the magnetomotive force of .7958 ampere turn.

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It is called magnetomotive force and is analogous to electromotive force, that is, the force which tends to drive an electric current through a circuit.

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