self inductance
/ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌktəns/
noun
- A property of an electrical circuit or coil that causes it to resist changes in the flow of electric current, measured in henries.
- A higher self-inductance means the circuit takes longer to reach its full current.
- Engineers calculate the self-inductance of a wire to design efficient transformers.
- The self-inductance of the coil affects how quickly the current can change in the circuit.