magnetic circuit: Meaning and Definition of

magnet'ic cir'cuit

Pronunciation: [key]
  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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