weber
Pronunciation: [ˈwɛbər]
Word
Context: "science"
(noun) a unit of measurement for magnetic flux. This is used when scientists talk about how much magnetism is passing through a certain area. Think of it like measuring how strong or big a magnetic field is.
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The magnetic field in the experiment was measured to be five webers.
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The first measurement didn't show any webers because there was no magnetic field present.
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How many webers are needed for the experiment to work?
Context: "historical figure"
(noun) a reference to Wilhelm Eduard Weber, a German physicist known for his work in electromagnetism. He contributed to understanding how magnets and electricity work together.
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Wilhelm Eduard Weber made important discoveries in the field of physics during the 19th century.
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Not many people study Wilhelm Eduard Weber's work anymore compared to other scientists.
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What are some of the contributions of Wilhelm Eduard Weber to physics?
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