Addition of Reluctances in Parallel [MAGNETISM]

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The discussion centers on the addition of reluctances in magnetic circuits, specifically comparing them to electrical circuits. It is established that when reluctances are arranged in a series configuration, they are summed as R(t) = R1 + R2 + ... However, the user questions whether this principle holds true when reluctance is applied to parallel configurations. The consensus is that reluctance behaves similarly to resistance, indicating that the rules for parallel addition do not apply in the same manner for magnetic circuits.

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Hey guys,

I have an incredibly broad question, just revising the topic of Magnetism,

On the topic of reluctance,
As I have learned so far, Magnetic Circuits and electric circuits have similar properties.

When the core is a "series" network, you add Reluctance together,

R(t) = R1 + R2 + ... etc

when the core is split into more than one "loop" do we still add reluctance like we do in series?

Thanks in advance.

My logic would say that the rules of parallel addition of resistors doesn't apply for a core.
 
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Reluctance works the same as Resistance in both series and parallel.
 

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