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MAGNETIC CIRCUIT
Engr. Jason C. Muring, M.Eng
Faculty, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of San Carlos
What is a magnetic circuit?
a roughly circular line, route, or movement
Circuit that starts and finishes at the same place

A magnetic circuit is made up of one or more

closed loop paths containing a magnetic flux.
Analogy Between Electric and Magnetic Circuit

Flux
Current

Resistance Reluctance
EMF MMF
Schematic of Magnetic Circuit
Example
Find the magnetic field in the core with mean length of 20 cm and cross-
sectional area of 1 sq. cm. if N = 1000 turns, i = 5 amperes. The relative
permeability of the core is 2500.

Solution
Continued

EE 41N – DC and AC Machineries

Seatwork
Instructions: Solve the problem below. Write your solution with complete
graphical descriptions in a short-sized bond paper. Submit a scan copy of your
answer sheet in canvas before 12 MN today.

Find the magnetic field in the core if N = 1000 turns and i = 5 amperes.
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END Engr. Jason C. Muring, M.Eng

jcmuring@usc.edu.ph