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magnetic flux unit

magnetic flux unit

7.3
A unit that measures the strength of a magnetic field through an area
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : unidad de flujo magnético
  • The weber is the standard magnetic flux unit in the International System of Units.

Examples

  • We measure the strength of the field in magnetic flux units.

  • Scientists compare different magnetic flux units when studying variations in electromagnetic fields.

  • To calculate the total magnetic flux unit, measurements of field strength and area are required.

  • The magnetic flux unit is essential in electromagnetism.

  • The weber is the standard magnetic flux unit in the International System of Units.

  • We measure the strength of the field in magnetic flux units to understand electromagnetic phenomena.

  • Scientists compare different magnetic flux units when analyzing the effects of magnetic fields.

Synonyms

Mx
vsmagnetic flux unit
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A unit that measures magnetic flux through one square centimetre

is the general term rather than an abbreviated form of the unit
weber
vsmagnetic flux unit
  • Specialized
9.9

A unit for the amount of magnetic field that goes through an area

is the general term for any unit measuring that magnetic quantity
maxwell
vsmagnetic flux unit
  • Archaic
9.7

A unit for measuring magnetic field through one square centimeter in a one gauss field

is the general term not tied to any particular measurement system

Surface Forms

magnetic flux unit singular
magnetic flux units plural

Morphology

magnetic + flux + unit

Each constituent directly contributes to the overall meaning: 'magnetic' specifies the type of 'flux' and 'unit' signals a measurement standard, so the phrase denotes a measurement unit for magnetic flux. Although it's a technical term, the composition follows a regular modifier + noun + noun pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the parts can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Magnetic flux unit comes from imagining a small 'net' that counts how much invisible magnetic 'flow', the flux, goes through an area, and the unit is the amount that net counts. So, it means 'a unit that measures the strength of a magnetic field over a given area'.