is: the SI unit of inductance.
is defined: by
so a closed circuit will have an inductance of
when the current in it varies at a rate of
to produce an induced voltage of
[P4.4, P4.5]
is, for practical purposes: a medium sized unit. Widely used inductances vary from a few microhenry to hundreds of henry. [P4.5, P5.4]
See also coefficient of mutual inductance and coefficient of self inductance.
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