Addition of Reluctances in Parallel [MAGNETISM]

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In magnetic circuits, reluctance behaves similarly to resistance in electrical circuits. When dealing with reluctance in series, it is added together as R(t) = R1 + R2, but the treatment of reluctance in parallel configurations is less straightforward. The discussion raises the question of whether reluctance can be added in parallel like resistors, suggesting that the rules may differ. It is noted that reluctance should be treated consistently, following the same principles as resistance in both series and parallel arrangements. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurately analyzing 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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