Magnetic field vector
Definition
The magnetic field vector describes the strength and direction of the magnetic field around a magnet or a current-carrying wire.
Related terms
Electric Field Vector: Similar to the magnetic field vector, it represents the strength and direction of electric forces around charged objects.
Flux: A measure of how much magnetic field passes through a given area.
Lorentz Force Law: Describes the force experienced by a charged particle moving through both electric and magnetic fields.
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