For transport phenomena, flux is a vector quantity, describing the magnitude and direction of the flow of a substance or property. In electromagnetism, flux is a scalar quantity, defined as the surface integral of the component of a vector field perpendicular to the surface at each point.
Soft Credit Inquiry. A soft inquiry, or soft pull, is a term used to refer to an inquiry into your credit history that does not adversely affect the credit score. Often, you are not even aware that there has been a soft inquiry on your credit report.
Soft Hit. If you are pre-approved for a credit card or insurance policy, that company ran a soft hit on your credit. A soft hit gives a limited view of your credit history. Companies do not need your permission to run a soft hit. The nice thing about a soft hit: you are the only one who can see them.