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Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A magnetic field is a region around magnets or current-carrying wires where magnetic forces act on moving charges. It describes both the strength and direction of these forces.
Magnetic flux is a measure of the magnetic field passing through a given area. It represents the number of magnetic field lines that pass through a surface.
Right Hand Rule: The right hand rule is a technique used to determine the direction of magnetic fields or forces based on the direction of current or motion.