magnetic field strength
Americannoun
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magnetic field strengths
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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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Small variations in magnetic field strength cause the structure to produce a subtle "wobble," potentially allowing an organism to extract detailed information about its geographic position.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Understanding how Earth's magnetic field strength has varied over time is also key for determining when Earth's inner, solid core began to form.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
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
Construct a problem in which you calculate the magnetic field strength needed to separate two ions that differ in mass, but not charge, and have the same initial velocity.
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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