Magnetic Force
Definition
Magnetic force is the force exerted on a charged particle or a current-carrying wire due to its motion in a magnetic field.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing with magnets, and you try to push two like poles together. You feel a force pushing back, preventing the magnets from getting closer. Similarly, magnetic force acts perpendicular to the velocity of a charged particle or current-carrying wire, deflecting it away from its original path.
Related terms
Lorentz Force: It describes the combined effect of electric and magnetic forces acting on a charged particle moving through an electromagnetic field.
Magnetic Field: A region around a magnet or current-carrying wire where magnetic forces can be detected.
Magnetic Flux: The measure of the total number of magnetic field lines passing through a given surface area.
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