inductance
/ɪnˈdʌkt(ə)ns
/noun [mass noun] Physics
1The property of an electric conductor or circuit that causes an electromotive force to be generated by a change in the current flowing: the inductance of the winding [count noun]: an inductance of 40 mH...
- The capacitance and inductance defines the resonant frequency.
- If current is decreasing, inductance will cause the current to decrease more slowly.
- Electronically tuned matching networks using adjustable inductance elements and resonant tank circuits
1.1 [count noun] A component with the property of inductance.Lets take an electrical circuit, with two AC sources of the same frequency, acting on a purely reactive circuit (one that is made of capacitors and/or inductances only).
Origin
Late 19th century: from induction + -ance.