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magnetic field Definition

magnetic field

noun

a physical field that arises from an electric charge in motion, producing a force on a moving electric charge

magnetic field Usage Examples

Preposition: of

earth: The magnetic field of the Earth is generated in its molten iron core.

Converse of object

  • alternate: Moreover any alternating magnetic field will induce an electric field in the tissues exposed to it.
  • generate: The third panel shows a magnetic field generated with a sheet-like structure.
  • measure: The study found no association with measured magnetic fields.
  • change: This experiment's goal is the observation of currents induced by a changing magnetic field.
  • experience: No one, for instance, could experience a magnetic field without a bit of iron to test it with.
  • have: The giant planets in the outer parts of the solar system all have strong magnetic fields.

Adjective modifier

  • strong: The giant planets in the outer parts of the solar system all have strong magnetic fields.
  • different: It must be a triplet because that hydrogen is experiencing any one of three slightly different magnetic fields.
  • planetary: Studying planetary magnetic fields enables us to explore what is happening deep inside the planets.