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WeberWb
Source UnitThe weber (symbol: Wb) is the SI unit of magnetic flux, defined as the amount of magnetic field passing through a surface. One weber is equivalent to one volt-second, which is the magnetic flux that, when linked with a circuit, induces an electromotive force of one volt as it changes at a rate of one weber per second. This unit is crucial for understanding electromagnetic systems and their interactions with electric circuits.
Current Use
The weber is extensively used in electrical engineering and physics, particularly in the analysis of magnetic circuits and the design of electrical machines. It provides a clear quantification of magnetic flux in various applications, including transformers, inductors, and magnetic sensors.
Fun Fact
The weber is used to measure not only magnetic flux but also magnetic fields in various scientific experiments.
Volt SecondVs
Target UnitThe volt-second (Vs) is a derived unit of measurement representing the amount of voltage applied over a time period of one second, which results in a certain amount of magnetic flux linkage. It is defined as the product of voltage (in volts) and time (in seconds), where one volt is equivalent to one joule per coulomb. In electromagnetic theory, the volt-second is crucial for quantifying how much magnetic field is generated or influenced by electric currents over time. It is used extensively in electromagnetism and electrical engineering.
Current Use
Today, the volt-second is used in various fields, particularly in electrical engineering and physics, to calculate the magnetic flux linkage in inductors and transformers. It is essential for designing circuits that involve inductive components, enabling engineers to optimize performance based on magnetic properties.
Fun Fact
The volt-second is essential for understanding how magnetic fields are generated by electric currents, a principle that underlies much of modern electronics.
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Weber
magnetic • SI Unit
Definition
The weber (symbol: Wb) is the SI unit of magnetic flux, defined as the amount of magnetic field passing through a surface. One weber is equivalent to one volt-second, which is the magnetic flux that, when linked with a circuit, induces an electromotive force of one volt as it changes at a rate of one weber per second. This unit is crucial for understanding electromagnetic systems and their interactions with electric circuits.
History & Origin
The weber was named after the German physicist Wilhelm Eduard Weber, who made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism during the 19th century. The unit was established in the context of the International System of Units (SI), which standardizes measurements across various scientific disciplines.
Etymology: The term 'weber' comes from Wilhelm Eduard Weber's last name, honoring his work in physics, particularly in magnetism and electricity.
Current Use
The weber is extensively used in electrical engineering and physics, particularly in the analysis of magnetic circuits and the design of electrical machines. It provides a clear quantification of magnetic flux in various applications, including transformers, inductors, and magnetic sensors.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The weber is used to measure not only magnetic flux but also magnetic fields in various scientific experiments.
- •Wilhelm Eduard Weber also contributed to the development of the first electromagnetic telegraph.
- •The weber is sometimes humorously referred to as 'the flux capacitor' in popular culture.
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Volt Second
magnetic • Non-SI
Definition
The volt-second (Vs) is a derived unit of measurement representing the amount of voltage applied over a time period of one second, which results in a certain amount of magnetic flux linkage. It is defined as the product of voltage (in volts) and time (in seconds), where one volt is equivalent to one joule per coulomb. In electromagnetic theory, the volt-second is crucial for quantifying how much magnetic field is generated or influenced by electric currents over time. It is used extensively in electromagnetism and electrical engineering.
History & Origin
The concept of volt-seconds emerged from the foundational principles of electromagnetism established in the 19th century, particularly through the work of pioneers like Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell. Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction describes how a change in magnetic flux can induce an electromotive force.
Etymology: The term 'volt' is named after the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta, while 'second' refers to the unit of time.
Current Use
Today, the volt-second is used in various fields, particularly in electrical engineering and physics, to calculate the magnetic flux linkage in inductors and transformers. It is essential for designing circuits that involve inductive components, enabling engineers to optimize performance based on magnetic properties.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The volt-second is essential for understanding how magnetic fields are generated by electric currents, a principle that underlies much of modern electronics.
- •In transformers, the volt-second product helps ensure that energy is conserved during the transfer from primary to secondary coils.
- •The unit is closely related to the Weber (Wb), which is the SI unit of magnetic flux, where 1 Wb = 1 Vs.
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