Electromagnetism Terminology

noun the process or action of bringing about or giving rise to something

• The process of induction involves reasoning from specific instances to general principles.
• During the job induction, they explained all the company policies and procedures.
• I aced my induction by studying all the material beforehand.
• The induction of new ideas into our project brought fresh perspectives and innovation.

noun A coil of wire usually in the form of a helix, used to produce a magnetic field when carrying an electric current.

• The solenoid is an electromechanical device used to convert electrical energy into linear motion.
• I had to replace the solenoid in my car because it was causing starting issues.
• I need to get my hands on a new solenoid for my ride.
• The solenoid acted like a gatekeeper, controlling the flow of energy in the system.

noun a unit of inductance equal to one billionth of a henry

• The abhenry is a unit of inductance in the CGS system of units.
• I have no idea what an abhenry is, do you?
• Why do we need to learn about abhenries in physics class?
• Her love for him was immeasurable, like an abhenry of affection.