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What is the difference between electric field and magnetic field
Lizwi said:What is the difference between electric field and magnetic field
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What is the difference between electric field and magnetic field
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An electric field is a physical quantity that describes the force experienced by a charged particle in the presence of other charged particles or electrically charged objects.
A magnetic field is a physical quantity that describes the force experienced by a magnet or a moving electric charge in the presence of other magnets or electrically charged objects.
The main difference between electric and magnetic fields is that electric fields are produced by stationary or moving electric charges, while magnetic fields are produced by moving electric charges or magnetic materials.
No, electric and magnetic fields are interconnected and cannot exist without each other. A changing electric field will always induce a magnetic field and vice versa.
An electric field can be observed in everyday situations such as when a balloon sticks to a wall after being rubbed against hair. A magnetic field can be seen in action when using a compass to find directions or when using a fridge magnet to hold a note on a fridge door.