Vocabulary Term Details

Magnetic field

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_field)

A magnetic field is a mathematical description of the magnetic influence of electric currents and magnetic materials. The magnetic field at any given point is specified by both a direction and a magnitude (or strength); as such it is a vector field. (Wikipedia)

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Physical phenomena
N/AElectromagnetic field
Environmental factors
Magnetic properties

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Approved Date
18-Jul-2013

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