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imported>Paul Wormer (New page: {{subpages}} In physics, more particulary in electromagnetism, the '''farad''' ('''F''') is the SI unit of capacitance, :<math> \begin{align} 1\; \mathrm{F} &= 1\; \...) |
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where C is [[coulomb]], V is [[volt]], J is [[joule]], N is [[newton]], and m is [[meter]]. A farad is a huge capacitance, so more usual practical units are the microfarad (10<sup>−6</sup> F) nanofarad (10<sup>−9</sup> F), and picofarad (10<sup>−12</sup> F). | where C is [[coulomb]], V is [[volt]], J is [[joule]], N is [[newton]], and m is [[meter]]. A farad is a huge capacitance, so more usual practical units are the microfarad (10<sup>−6</sup> F), nanofarad (10<sup>−9</sup> F), and picofarad (10<sup>−12</sup> F). | ||
The unit is named in honor of [[Michael Faraday]]. | The unit is named in honor of [[Michael Faraday]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:42, 27 August 2009
In physics, more particulary in electromagnetism, the farad (F) is the SI unit of capacitance,
where C is coulomb, V is volt, J is joule, N is newton, and m is meter. A farad is a huge capacitance, so more usual practical units are the microfarad (10−6 F), nanofarad (10−9 F), and picofarad (10−12 F).
The unit is named in honor of Michael Faraday.