magnetic field strength
Americannoun
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magnetic field strengths
plural
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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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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
These bilayers amplified the motion of the hydrogels, making it easier for the magnetometer to track changes in magnetic field strength.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 1, 2024
The researchers repeated the experiment more than a dozen times, varying the magnetic field strength at the top and bottom of the trap to rule out possible errors.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2023
Find the intensity of an electromagnetic wave having a peak magnetic field strength of 4.00×10−9 T .
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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