Magnetic Field Strength (Noun)
Meaning
The amount of magnetic flux in a unit area perpendicular to the direction of magnetic flow.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The engineer measured the magnetic field strength to ensure it was within the safe range for the equipment.
- Magnetic field strength is typically denoted by the symbol H and is measured in units of amperes per meter.
- The higher the magnetic field strength, the more efficient the electric motor will be at converting energy.
- To calculate the magnetic field strength, you need to know the length of the wire and the amount of current flowing through it.
- The Earth's magnetic field strength varies depending on the location and altitude, which affects navigation systems.