Electromagnetism (Noun)
Meaning 1
The branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Electromagnetism is one of the fundamental physical forces of nature, along with gravity and the strong and weak nuclear forces.
- The theory of electromagnetism was first developed in the mid-19th century by James Clerk Maxwell, who formulated a set of equations that unified the previously separate theories of electricity and magnetism.
- Electromagnetism plays a crucial role in many technologies, including electric power generation and transmission, radio and television broadcasting, and medical imaging.
- The study of electromagnetism has led to numerous breakthroughs in our understanding of the behavior of light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation.
- The discovery of electromagnetic waves by Heinrich Hertz in the late 19th century confirmed Maxwell's predictions and paved the way for major advances in physics and engineering.
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Meaning 2
Magnetism produced by an electric current; "electromagnetism was discovered when it was observed that a copper wire carrying an electric current can magnetize pieces of iron or steel near it".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.