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.
Analogy
Think of Henry as a superhero who has the power to store massive amounts of energy. The higher the value of Henry, the more powerful and efficient our superhero becomes at storing this energy.
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.
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