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What is the unit of inductance?

Henry.

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  3. Henry ✔

Why: Inductance is measured in henrys. Smaller inductors are often labeled in millihenrys or microhenrys.

Huh, didn't know that: The symbol for the henry is a capital H.

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Why did Henry become a unit of inductance? He made a lasting magnetic impression.
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Answer: Henry. Inductance is measured in henrys. Smaller inductors are often labeled in millihenrys or microhenrys.

  1. HamStudy 2026 Technician pool, T5C04 hamstudy.org/browse/E2_2026/T5C
    An inductor is a passive electrical component that stores energy in a magnetic field; its unit is the henry
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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