magnetic force
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Definition
- Noun:
- A physical phenomenon of attraction for iron: "magnetic force" refers to the fundamental force that causes magnets to attract or repel each other and to attract certain materials like iron.
- A force associated with electric currents and magnets: It is a force characterized by fields and is produced by moving electric charges or the intrinsic magnetic moments of elementary particles.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The magnetic force between the two poles was strong enough to move the paperclip.
- Electric motors operate by using magnetic force to create motion.
Advanced Usage
- "to exert a magnetic force": to apply or have an influence through magnetism.
- The large electromagnet can exert a magnetic force over a significant distance.
Variants and Related Words
- Magnetism (n): The property of being magnetic; the study of magnetic forces and fields.
- The magnetism of the lodestone was known to ancient civilizations.
- Magnetic field (n): The region around a magnet where magnetic force can be detected.
- The compass needle aligns with the Earth's magnetic field.
Synonyms
- Magnetic attraction: The attractive force of a magnet.
- Magnetism: The force of attraction or repulsion associated with magnetic materials.
Related Phrases
- Magnetic force field: A region of space under the influence of magnetic force.
- The spacecraft was designed to withstand intense magnetic force fields.
Noun
- attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force