Henry (H)

Definition

The Henry (H) is the unit of measurement for inductance. It quantifies how much electromagnetic energy can be stored per ampere of current flowing through an inductor.

Related terms

Inductance:

The property of an electrical conductor or coil that opposes changes in electric current by producing electromotive force.

Faraday's Law:

States that a change in magnetic field induces an electromotive force (EMF) or voltage across a conductor.

Self-inductance: The phenomenon where changing currents within a coil induce voltage within itself due to its own magnetic field.