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What exactly happens when a charged body is in motion.What change does it bring about in the space surrounding it.
Sharon25 said:What exactly happens when a charged body is in motion.What change does it bring about in the space surrounding it.
A magnetic field is a physical phenomenon that is created by the movement of electrically charged particles. It is a region of space where a magnetic force can be detected and is typically represented by lines of force that form closed loops around the source of the field.
A magnetic field is created when electrically charged particles, such as electrons, protons, or ions, move through space. These charged particles create a small magnetic field around them, and when many particles move together in the same direction, their combined fields create a larger, more organized magnetic field.
A magnetic field has both direction and strength. The direction of the field is determined by the direction of the electrically charged particles that created it. The strength of the field is determined by the amount of current flowing through the particles and the distance from the source of the field.
A magnetic field can be measured using a device called a magnetometer. This device uses a magnet or a coil of wire to detect the presence and strength of a magnetic field. The unit of measurement for a magnetic field is called a Tesla (T) or a Gauss (G).
Magnetic fields have a wide range of applications, including in electronics, energy production, and medical imaging. They are used in generators and motors to convert mechanical energy into electricity and vice versa. In medical imaging, strong magnetic fields are used in MRI machines to produce detailed images of the body's internal structures.