Magnetic Force
Definition
The magnetic force is the force exerted on a charged particle or a current-carrying wire due to its interaction with a magnetic field.
Analogy
Imagine you are playing with magnets. When you bring two magnets close together, they either attract or repel each other. The force that you feel when this happens is similar to the magnetic force acting on charged particles or current-carrying wires.
Related terms
Magnetic Field: A region in space where a magnetic force can be detected.
Lorentz Force: The combined effect of electric and magnetic forces acting on a charged particle.
Electromagnetism: The study of the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
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