magnetic flux

noun

, Electricity.

1. the total magnetic induction crossing a surface, equal to the integral of the component of magnetic induction perpendicular to the surface over the surface: usually measured in webers or maxwells.

magnetic flux

noun

1. a measure of the strength of a magnetic field over a given area perpendicular to it, equal to the product of the area and the magnetic flux density through it φ

magnetic flux

1. The lines of force associated with a magnetic field. The strength of magnetic flux is equivalent to its magnetic flux density per unit area. The SI unit of magnetic flux is the weber.
2. See magnetic flux density

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnetic flux¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

When you apply force to the “skin,” the elastomer will deform, and as it deforms, it creates a displacement in magnetic flux, which is read out by the magnetometers under the skin.

From Popular-Science

The algorithm then converts these changes in magnetic flux into force.

From Popular-Science

The one in the center is the playback and record head, which contains a tiny magnet that touches the moving tape, reads the magnetic flux embedded on the ribbon, and generates a signal that is then amplified through speakers as sound.

From Popular-Science

The alternating current in the primary coil of the transformer produces an alternating magnetic flux in the iron core.

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Therefore, in that case, you will have a greater magnetic flux all the way round.

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At once a terrific magnetic flux was set up through the light-metal.

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In a radially decreasing magnetic field, the lines of magnetic flux bow outward, as represented in Fig. 4b.

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The iron by its permeability also concentrates and increases the magnetic flux.

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