Magnetic Force (Noun)
Meaning
Attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The compass needle is subject to a magnetic force that aligns it with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing towards the North Pole.
- Iron filings arranged on a sheet of paper can visualize the magnetic force field emanating from a nearby magnet.
- In physics, the magnetic force is a fundamental force of nature that mediates interaction between moving charges and magnetic fields.
- Similar to electric charges, like poles of a magnet repel each other due to the magnetic force, while opposite poles attract.
- The magnetic force generated by a current-carrying wire is strong enough to deflect a compass needle, demonstrating the intricate relationship between electricity and magnetism.