Field Line (Noun)
Meaning
An imaginary line in a field of force; direction of the line at any point is the direction of the force at that point.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The magnetic field lines emerged from the north pole and entered the south pole of the magnet.
- The electric field line density was greatest near the point charge, indicating a stronger force.
- By drawing field lines around a charge, physicists can visualize the direction of the electric force.
- The pattern of field lines around a current-carrying wire helped explain the underlying physics of electromagnetism.
- Field lines were used to map the gravitational force of the Earth, revealing areas of high and low gravitational potential.