Jeric M.

Enriquez
BS ECE 4-C

LEGAL / ETHICAL ISSUES IN HENRY VS. FARADAY DISCOVERY
Abstract
This paper is about the two great pioneers of electromagnetism, who made a major leap in the
field of electricity and engineering, governing with the legal stand point of their discoveries,
greatly deals with the electromagnetic inductance, this study will provide answers in different
questions regarding the subject. The electromagnetic induction, which was discovered by both
Michael Faraday and Joseph Henry, fortunately Michael Faraday successfully published his
findings first. Because Joseph Henry failed to announce his findings earlier, Michael Faraday
receives the credit and recognition slightly more than Henrys. However, in honor of Joseph
Henry, he was named after the unit for inductance, henry (H) and with Michael Faraday for the
unit of capacitance, farad (f).
This paper explains the crucial legal process of their independent discoveries. Some articles
enumerate their other contributions; defining their brief history, biography, and curriculum vitae.
The controversial electromagnetic induction discovery creates confusion in the early and modern
mind; this paper will clarify different speculations and misjudgments in a legal manner.
However, on a positive note, the story of Michael Faraday and Joseph Henry will serve as a
lesson and inspiration not only for engineers and inventors but for all of us.