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Define 1 henry of self-inductance.
Define 1 henry of self-inductance.
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Inductance measures the opposition to changes in current flow in a circuit.
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A coil has an inductance of 1 henry if a current change of \( 1 \) ampere per second induces an electromotive force of \( 1 \) volt.
\[
\boxed{1 \, H = 1 \, V \cdot s / A}
\]
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