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DF in AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

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Definition

dF stands for differential force, which refers to the infinitesimally small force acting on an object. It represents the change in force over a very small displacement.

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Topic 4.2: Current-Carrying Wires & Magnetic Fields

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