Definition

A unit of measurement for magnetic flux in the International System of Units, defined as the amount of magnetic field that produces an electromotive force of one volt in a circuit when the magnetic field is reduced to zero in one second.

Example

The engineer measured the magnetic flux in webers to ensure the circuit was functioning correctly.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term weber in physics?

Yeah, I think it's related to magnetic flux or something like that.

Exactly! It's the unit used to measure magnetic flux.

That's cool! I didn't know it had such a specific definition.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'weber' originates from Old English 'weaver', meaning a person who weaves. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*wabōr', which also means to weave. The term refers specifically to someone who creates fabric by interlacing threads.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'weaves' fabric together — that's what a 'weber' does, as it comes from the Old English word for a person who weaves.

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