Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement of electromotive force, equivalent to one volt per ampere.

“The emf of the battery was 12 volts.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement in the cgs system, used to measure magnetic field strength.

“The emf of the magnet was measured in units of oersted.”

3. noun

A unit of measurement of magnetic field strength in the cgs system, equal to 79.577 A/m.

“The emf of the magnetic field was 0.5 oersted.”

4. abbreviation

Electromotive force; abbreviation for electromagnetic field.

“The emf of the circuit was 9 volts.”