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.
Key points. 1  A soft search lets you check what credit deals youâre most eligible for without affecting your credit score. 2  The search it leaves on your credit file canât be seen by lenders, so wonât affect their decision. 3  This can stop you applying for the wrong products and harming your credit record in the process.