Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
magnetic-field
Noun
/mæɡˈnɛtɪk fiːld/
Definition
A region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts.
Examples
- The Earth has a magnetic field that protects us from harmful solar radiation.
- In physics class, we learned about how magnetic fields are created by electric currents.
- The strength of a magnetic field can be measured using a magnetometer.
Meaning
The magnetic field is an invisible force that affects the behavior of charged objects in the vicinity.
Synonyms
- magnetic area
- magnetic zone
- magnetic influence
