Question:

$ 1\,Wb/m^2 $ is equal to :

Updated On: Jun 20, 2022
  • $ 10^4 $ gauss
  • $ 4\pi \times 10^{-3} $ gauss
  • $ 10^2 $ gauss
  • $ 10^{-4} $ gauss
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Solution and Explanation

In CGS system, the magnetic field is expressed in gauss.
If a charge of $1 C$ moving with a velocity of $1 m / s$ perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field experiences a force of $1 N$, then the magnitude of the field is $1 T$. The SI unit of magnetic field is $Wb \,m ^{-2}$. Thus,
$1 \,T =1 \,NA ^{-1} \,m ^{-1}=1 \,Wb\, m ^{-2}$
In CGS systems
1 tesla $=10^{4} $ gauss $=1 \,Wb \,m ^{-2}$
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