electromagnetism

• Substantiv, das den Teilbereich der Physik bezeichnet, der die Wechselwirkung zwischen Elektrizität und Magnetismus untersucht, sowie das physikalische Phänomen des durch elektrischen Strom erzeugten Magnetismus.

A noun referring to the branch of physics that studies the relationship between electricity and magnetism, as well as the physical phenomenon of magnetism produced by an electric current.

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1. Magnetism from electric currentC1formalscientific

   A magnetic field created by the flow of an electric current through a conductor.

   Elektromagnetismus

   • Electromagnetism allows electric motors to convert electrical energy into motion.
   • The strength of an electromagnet increases with the number of wire coils.
   • Common devices like doorbells rely on electromagnetism to function.
   • A simple electromagnet can be made by wrapping wire around an iron core.

2. Branch of physicsC1formalscientific

   The scientific study of the interactions between electric and magnetic fields and their effects.

   Teilgebiet der Physik

   • Electromagnetism explains how light, radio waves, and X-rays travel.
   • The theory of electromagnetism was unified by James Clerk Maxwell in the 19th century.
   • Many modern technologies, from smartphones to MRI machines, rely on principles of electromagnetism.
   • Electromagnetism is one of the four fundamental forces of nature.

   Synonymeelectromagnetics