##  [Inductance](/inductance) 

  ##  [Inductance](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/inductance-0) 

  

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Definition

The property L of a conductor or circuit element defined by L = Φ/I, where Φ is the magnetic flux linkage per turn and I is current (for linear operation); measured in henrys, it quantifies the element’s ability to develop an induced voltage v = L·di/dt opposing changes in current.