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Oersted

Description:

Oersted refers to the unit used for measuring the strength of a magnetic field. It is named after the Danish physicist Hans Christian Oersted, who discovered the connection between electricity and magnetism.

Usage:

Noun:

1. In physics, the oersted is used as a measure of magnetizing force or magnetic field intensity.

Example sentences:

1. The magnetic field strength was measured in oersteds using a specialized instrument.

2. The electromagnet produced a force of 500 oersteds, attracting the nearby metal objects.

Adjective:

1. When describing a magnetic field, we can say it has an "oersted strength" or "oersted value".

Example sentence:

1. The oersted measurement of the magnetic field allowed us to calculate its intensity.

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