A magnetic circuit is a closed loop or group of loops that confine a magnetic field. Similar to the way an electric circuit contains electrical energy, a magnetic circuit contains magnetic flux. There are a number of other similarities between electrical circuits and magnetic circuits, including the fact that both are used in electronic devices. Magnetic circuits are important to the function of electromagnets and in many types of switches. They are key components in everyday items such as... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, 2023. 3p.