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In physics, the '''tesla''', symbol T, is the [[SI]] unit for the strength of [[magnetic induction]] '''B''' (also known as magnetic flux density): | In physics, the '''tesla''', symbol T, is the [[SI]] unit for the strength of [[magnetic induction]] '''B''' (also known as magnetic flux density): | ||
: 1 T = 1 Wb/m<sup>2</sup> = 1 V⋅s/m<sup>2</sup> = 1 kg/(s<sup>2</sup>⋅A) | : 1 T = 1 Wb/m<sup>2</sup> = 1 V⋅s/m<sup>2</sup> = 1 kg/(s<sup>2</sup>⋅A) | ||
where Wb ([[weber (unit)|weber]]) is the SI unit for [[magnetic flux]]. One tesla is 10 000 gauss (the Gaussian unit for |'''B'''|). | where Wb ([[weber (unit)|weber]]) is the SI unit for [[magnetic flux]]. One tesla is 10 000 gauss (the [[Gaussian unit]] for |'''B'''|). | ||
The tesla is named in honor of the electrical engineer [[Nikola Tesla]] (1856 – 1953). | The tesla is named in honor of the electrical engineer [[Nikola Tesla]] (1856 – 1953). | ||
Revision as of 03:32, 21 July 2008
In physics, the tesla, symbol T, is the SI unit for the strength of magnetic induction B (also known as magnetic flux density):
- 1 T = 1 Wb/m2 = 1 V⋅s/m2 = 1 kg/(s2⋅A)
where Wb (weber) is the SI unit for magnetic flux. One tesla is 10 000 gauss (the Gaussian unit for |B|).
The tesla is named in honor of the electrical engineer Nikola Tesla (1856 – 1953).