A force field is a region in space where an object experiences a force due to the presence of another object or objects.
Imagine you are playing a video game and your character enters a force field. As soon as you step into the force field, you feel a strong push or pull that affects your movement. The force field is like an invisible barrier that influences how your character behaves.
Gravitational Field: A gravitational field is a force field created by massive objects, such as planets or stars, that attracts other objects towards it.
Electric Field: An electric field is a force field created by charged particles, such as electrons or protons, that can attract or repel other charged particles.
Magnetic Field: A magnetic field is a force field created by magnets or moving charges that can exert forces on other magnets or moving charges.
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