Siemens (unit)
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The siemens (symbol: S) is an SI derived unit of measurement for electric conductance, being the inverse of the ohm (Ω), named after Werner von Siemens.
<math>S = A/V<math>
- S = siemens
- A = amperes
- V = volts
The forumla for computing conductance is as follows:
- G = Conductance
- R = Resistance (ohms, Ω)
- S = siemens
Example: G = 1 / 6 Ω = 0.1667 S
Mho is a now eccentric name for this unit of electrical conductance, equal to 1 Ω−1. It is derived by spelling ohm backwards. Its symbol is the upside-down letter Ω <math>\mho<math> ℧ (Template:Uplusfirst2127). The term siemens is used universally in science and primarily in electrical applications, while mho is used primarily in electronic applications.
SI electricity units
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