magnetic field strength
Americannoun
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A vector quantity indicating the ability of a magnetic field to exert a force on moving electric charges. It is equal to the magnetic flux density divided by the magnetic permeability of the space where the field exists. It is measured in amperes per meter.
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Also called magnetic intensity
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See more at magnetic flux density
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Iron particles effectively act as tiny magnets that can record both magnetic field strength and direction when the process of crystallization locks them in place.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
Whilst the magnetic field strength appears to have remained relatively constant, the solar wind is known to have been significantly stronger in the past.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
"The greater the change in magnetic field strength generated by the three scanner coils, the faster information about the position of hydrogen atoms can be recorded," Baadsvik says.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 8, 2024
One of the most common uses of the Hall effect is in the measurement of magnetic field strength B .
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
The sunspots, sometimes visible to the naked eye at sunset, are cooler regions of enhanced magnetic field strength.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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