๐Ÿ’กap physics c: e&m review

Magnetic Field

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข 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.