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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physics
  3. electricity and magnetism
  4. magnetism
  5. magnetic fields

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magnetic fields

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Definition

  • Information Regions of space wherein magnetic dipoles would experience a magnetic force or torque; often represented as the geometric array of the imaginary magnetic lines of force that exist in relation to magnetic poles. Magnetic fields are also considered to be the regions of influence of magnetized bodies or electric currents.

    Source: NASA Thesaurus

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/144632

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