oersted
IPA: ˈɔrstɪd
noun
- The CGS unit of magnetizing field (symbol Oe), defined as 1000/4π (≈79.5774715) amperes per meter of flux path.
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Examples of "oersted" in Sentences
- To the north north east is the flooded crater Oersted.
- Saying that he oersted is a unit of magnetic induction is misleading.
- Much of the work of Faraday and Henry depends on this discovery of Oersted.
- By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater mid point that is closest to Oersted.