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Ampere-Turn

Description:

Ampere-turn is a unit of measurement that represents the magnetomotive force developed by an electric circuit when one ampere of current flows through one complete turn of a coil or solenoid.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: In electronics and electromagnetism, an ampere-turn refers to the product of the number of turns in a coil or solenoid and the current passing through it. It quantifies the magnetic field strength produced by the coil or solenoid.
2. Verb: Ampere-turn is often used as a verb to describe the act of applying or adjusting the magnetomotive force by varying the number of turns or the current flowing through a coil or solenoid.

Sample Sentences:

1. The strength of an electromagnet is directly proportional to the number of ampere-turns.
2. To increase the magnetic field, it is necessary to increase the number of ampere-turns in the coil.
3. By adjusting the ampere-turns, the magnetic flux density can be controlled more precisely.

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