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GK QUESTION#3105

The unit of magnetic intensity in the CGS (centimetre - gram - second) system is _______.

  1. Agauss
  2. Bcandela
  3. Cweber
  4. DoerstedCorrect answer
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D. oersted

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The oersted is the CGS unit of magnetic field strength H. Gauss measures magnetic flux density B, while the weber is the SI magnetic-flux unit and the candela is the SI luminous-intensity unit. H and B must be distinguished.

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