NECO 2003 Physics · Question 15
The S.l unit of magnetic flux density is
Options
- A.farad
- B.henry
- C.kgm-3
- D.tesla
- E.weber
Answer: D. tesla
Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key
Analyze the question: It asks for the SI unit of magnetic flux density (also called magnetic field strength, symbol B).
Explain the concept: Magnetic flux density is the magnetic flux passing through a unit area perpendicular to the field:
B = Φ / A
where
- Φ = magnetic flux (measured in webers, Wb)
- A = area (measured in m²)
Show the solution: Unit of B = weber / metre² = Wb/m²
This unit is given the special name tesla (T), so 1 T = 1 Wb m⁻².
In base SI units, 1 T = 1 kg s⁻² A⁻¹.
Check the other options:
- A. Farad is the unit of capacitance.
- B. Henry is the unit of inductance.
- C. kg m⁻³ is the unit of density, which is mass per volume and has nothing to do with magnetism.
- E. Weber is the unit of magnetic flux, not flux density. This is the most common trap.
Answer: The correct option is D. tesla.
Tip: Remember the word "density" means "per unit area" here. Flux density is flux per area, so Weber → Weber per m² → Tesla. A quick way to remember it: Tesla = Thickness of field lines per area, while Weber = Whole flux.
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