henrys

/ˈhɛnriz/ /ˈhɛnris/

Meanings

noun

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical inductance; the inductance induced in a circuit by a rate of change of current of one ampere per second and a resulting electromotive force of one volt. Symbol: H

Examples :

"The engineer measured the inductor's inductance and found it to be 0.5 henrys. "

Related Words

inductance noun

/ɪnˈdʌktəns/ /ɪnˈdɪktəns/

The property of an electric circuit by which a voltage is induced in it by a changing magnetic field.

"The power cable itself has enough inductance to disrupt the digital signal of the video output cable, due to poor shielding."

inductor noun

/ɪnˈdʌktər/ /ɪnˈdʌktɔr/

A passive device that introduces inductance into an electrical circuit

"The radio circuit uses an inductor to filter out unwanted frequencies. "

resulting verb

/ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

"The lack of sleep resulted in a poor performance on the math test. "

electromotive adjective

/ɪˌlɛktrəˈmoʊtɪv/ /ɪˌlɛktrəˈmuːtɪv/

Of, relating to, or producing the movement of electrons (an electric current)

"The battery's electromotive force pushes electrons through the circuit, powering the flashlight. "

induced verb

/ɪnˈdjuːst/ /ɪnˈduːst/

To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.

"My friend induced me to try the new spicy noodles, even though I don't usually like spicy food. "

engineer noun

/ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹ/

A person who is qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering.

"My brother is an engineer; he designs and builds bridges. "

derived verb

/dɪˈɹaɪvd/

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

"The student derived the answer to the math problem from the formula. "

electrical noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/

An electrical engineer.

"My brother is a talented electrical. "

current noun

/ˈkʌɹənt/ /ˈkɝɹənt/

The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

"The current of air coming from the open window is making the papers on my desk flutter. "

circuit noun

[ˈsəɾ.kɪʈ] [ˈsɜː.kɪt] [ˈsɝ.kət]

The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution

"The satellite completed a circuit of the Earth every 90 minutes. "

international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."

measured verb

/ˈmɛʒəd/ /ˈmɛʒɚd/

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer. You should measure the angle with a spirit level."