Physical interpretation of Reluctance

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The discussion centers on the physical interpretation of magnetic reluctance and the principle that magnetic flux remains constant in circuits composed of different magnetic materials. It establishes that according to Ohm's Law, the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance can be applied to magnetic circuits by substituting resistance with inductive reactance (XL = 2πfL). The key conclusion is that for magnetic circuits with varying materials, the inductance must be equal for the magnetic flux to remain consistent, as demonstrated by comparing ferrous materials with different windings and permeabilities.

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Hi,

I would like to know what is the physical interpretation of magnetic reluctance.
Also I would like to know why the magnetic flux in a magnetic circuit composed of different magnetic materials should be the same?

Thank you.
 
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we know from ohms law that: e=i times r
when we consider inductors in circuits with frequencies we substitute r with xc (inductive reactance).
the formula is: Xl (inductive reactance)=2 * pie *f (freq.) * L
the only way "the magnetic flux in a magnetic circuit composed of different magnetic materials should be the same" is if, the inductance of the inductors are the same.
ie: ferrous material # 1 has 10 windings, and this inductance is equal to ferrous material # 2 with 12 windings, as material #'2's permiability is lower.
 

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