Thursday, 25 April 2024, 11:53 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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M.O.TMinistry of Transport. Colloquial for the annual inspection test for vehicles. |
MAFMass Air Flow Meter. |
MagnetAny material with the naturally occurring phenomenon that has the ability to attract iron. |
Magnetic fieldMagnetic fields surround magnetic materials and electric currents and are detected by the force they exert on other magnetic materials and moving electric charges. The magnetic field at any given point is specified by both a direction and a magnitude (or strength). |
Magnetic FluxThe force contained in a magnetic field. |
Magnetic PoleThe ends of a magnet where the lines of force originate. The north and south poles. |
Magnetic Pulse GeneratorA sensor that uses an iron core and electrical winding to induce an electrical current when passed by a toothed wheel or rotor. Also known as an inductive generator. |
Magnetic StandA holding device for measuring equipment such as a dial test indicator. |
MagnetismA natural force found in iron and some other materials. |
MagnitudeThe height of a wave. The maximum voltage in an AC wave pattern. |