Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
electrodynamics
Noun
/ɪˌlɛktroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/
Definition
The branch of physics that studies the interactions between electric charges and currents, particularly the forces created by magnetic fields.
Examples
- The study of electrodynamics is crucial for understanding how electric motors work.
- Electrodynamics helps explain phenomena such as electromagnetic waves.
- In electrodynamics, the motion of charged particles creates magnetic fields.
Meaning
Electrodynamics deals with the behavior of electrically charged particles in motion and the effects of their motion on magnetic and electric fields.
Synonyms
- Electromagnetism
- Magnetodynamics
