line of force

• Ligne dans un champ de force, tel qu'un champ électrique ou magnétique, qui indique la direction de la force en tout point le long d'elle. Utilisée principalement en physique pour visualiser les champs vectoriels.

A line in a field of force, such as an electric or magnetic field, that shows the direction of the force at any point along it. Used primarily in physics to visualize vector fields.

1. Imaginary path in physicsC1formal

   An imaginary line in a field of force (such as an electric or magnetic field) that shows the direction of the force at any point.

   ligne de force

   • The lines of force around a magnet can be visualized using iron filings.
   • Electric field lines of force start on positive charges and end on negative charges.
   • The concept of lines of force was introduced by Michael Faraday.