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MMF

MMF

9.5
The strength that pushes magnetic field through a circuit
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : fuerza magnetomotriz
  • The engineer calculated the MMF required to generate the desired magnetic field in the motor.

Examples

  • In designing the transformer, we must consider the MMF in order to ensure efficient operation.

  • And then we can say, well, Lambda is the flux linkage of this MMF source.

  • To understand circuit behavior, it is essential to measure the MMF affecting the magnetic circuit.

Synonyms

magnetomotive force
vsMMF
  • Specialized
7.4

A push that makes magnetic field move through a magnetic path

is an abbreviated written form used instead of the full technical term

Surface Forms

MMF singular
MMFs plural

Etymology

MMF stands for magnetomotive force, a name built from magneto ('magnet') and motive ('to move'), so it is like a magnetic 'push' that drives the magnetic field through a circuit.