self-induction

[ self-in-duhk-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Electricity.

the process by which an electromotive force is induced in a circuit by a varying current in that circuit.

self-induction

the production of an electromotive force in a circuit when the magnetic flux linked with the circuit changes as a result of a change in current in the same circuit See also self-inductance Compare mutual induction

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First recorded in 1870–75

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We know that electric currents produce the phenomena of induction, in particular self-induction.

It is interesting to note how the perfecting of the magnetic circuit increases the self-induction.

In reality the current is not governed either by the self-induction or by the resistance alone, but by the ratio of the two.

The total magnetism which could be set up by a current would be lessened, and the self-induction, therefore, lessened.

At once we find a very strong counter potential or opposing self-induction developed.

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