Magnetic Force
Definition
The magnetic force is the force exerted on a charged particle or a current-carrying wire due to its interaction with a magnetic field.
Related terms
Magnetic Field: A region in space where a magnetic force can be detected.
Lorentz Force: The combined effect of electric and magnetic forces acting on a charged particle.
Electromagnetism: The study of the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
"Magnetic Force" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP Physics 2
AP Physics C: E&M
Study guides (1)
AP Physics C: Mechanics - 2.3 Newton's Laws of Motion: Third Law
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