What is the SI unit of inductance named to honor Joseph Henry?
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The Henry (symbol: H) is the SI derived unit of inductance. It is named after American scientist Joseph Henry, who discovered electromagnetic induction independently of Michael Faraday. The henry is defined as the inductance of a closed circuit in which an electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at a uniform rate of one ampere per second.
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