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magnetic pressure [mag′ned·ik ′presh·ər] (plasma physics) A function, proportional to the square of the magnetic induction, such that the force exerted by a magnetic field on an electrically conducting fluid (excluding the force associated with curvature of magnetic flux lines) is the same as the force that would be exerted by a hydrostatic pressure equal to this function. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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That helical shape will exert a magnetic pressure that prevents the shock front from blowing back. |
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