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Magnetic field vector

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The magnetic field vector describes the strength and direction of the magnetic field around a magnet or a current-carrying wire.

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