Lorentz Force Law

Definition

The Lorentz Force Law describes how a charged particle experiences a force when moving through both an electric field and a magnetic field. It states that the total force on a particle is equal to the sum of the forces due to these fields.

Related terms

Magnetic Field: A region around a magnet or current-carrying wire where magnetic forces can be detected.

Magnetic Flux Density (B-field): A measure of how strong a magnetic field is at any given point.

Electromagnetic Induction:

The process of generating an electromotive force (emf) in a conductor by changing its exposure to a magnetic field or vice versa.