Inductance

Definition

Inductance is the property of an electrical circuit that opposes changes in current flow. It is caused by the presence of an inductor (a coil of wire) in the circuit.

Related terms

Inductor:

A passive electronic component consisting of a coil of wire that stores energy in its magnetic field.

Self-inductance: The phenomenon where changing current through an inductor induces a voltage across itself.

Mutual Inductance: The phenomenon where changing current through one coil induces a voltage across another nearby coil.