magnetic field
Chinese equivalent: 磁场
magnetic field A region around a magnet or electric current where a magnetic force is exerted on other magnets or currents.
Syllabus path: Electromagnetism › Magnetic Field › Ampere's Force
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magnetic field A region around a magnet or electric current where a magnetic force is exerted on other magnets or currents.
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Ampere's Force
Topic: Electromagnetism > Magnetic Field > Ampere's Force 1. Core Concept: Ampere's Force Ampere's Force is the force exerted by a magnetic field on a current - carrying wire. It is the macroscopic manifestation of the Lorentz force and the driving principle behind electric motor…
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