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University Physics Volume 2

Key Terms

University Physics Volume 2Key Terms

Key Terms

henry (H)
unit of inductance, 1H=1Ω·s1H=1Ω·s; it is also expressed as a volt second per ampere
inductance
property of a device that tells how effectively it induces an emf in another device
inductive time constant
denoted by ττ, the characteristic time given by quantity L/R of a particular series RL circuit
inductor
part of an electrical circuit to provide self-inductance, which is symbolized by a coil of wire
LC circuit
circuit composed of an ac source, inductor, and capacitor
magnetic energy density
energy stored per volume in a magnetic field
mutual inductance
geometric quantity that expresses how effective two devices are at inducing emfs in one another
RLC circuit
circuit with an ac source, resistor, inductor, and capacitor all in series.
self-inductance
effect of the device inducing emf in itself
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