Coefficient Of Mutual Induction (Noun)
Meaning
A measure of the induction between two circuits; the ratio of the electromotive force in a circuit to the corresponding change of current in a neighboring circuit; usually measured in henries.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The coefficient of mutual induction between two coils is a measure of how much the magnetic field generated by one coil induces an electromotive force in the other coil.
- The value of the coefficient of mutual induction depends on the physical properties of the coils, such as their geometry and the number of turns of wire.
- The coefficient of mutual induction is usually measured in henries and is denoted by the symbol M in electrical equations.
- When two coils are connected in series, the total coefficient of mutual induction is the sum of the individual coefficients of mutual induction for each coil.
- In some electrical circuits, the coefficient of mutual induction between two coils can be used to transfer energy wirelessly between the coils.