Lorentz force (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 19
def the force experienced by a point charge moving along a wire that is in a magnetic field
def the force is at right angles to both the current and the magnetic field
examples the Lorentz force can be used to suspend a current-carrying object between two magnets
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Hypernym force
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Hyponym force

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