Electromagnetic Forces

Definition

Electromagnetic forces refer to the forces that occur between electrically charged particles. These forces can attract or repel each other and are responsible for many everyday phenomena, such as magnets sticking to metal objects.

Related terms

Electric Field: An electric field is a region around an electrically charged object where another charged object experiences an electric force.

Magnetic Field: A magnetic field is a region around a magnet or current-carrying wire where another magnet or moving charge experiences a magnetic force.

Coulomb's Law:

Coulomb's law states that the force between two charged objects is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.