magnetic lines of force


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magnetic lines of force

[mag′ned·ik ′līnz əv ′fȯrs]
(electromagnetism)
Lines used to represent the magnetic induction in a magnetic field, selected so that they are parallel to the magnetic induction at each point, and so that the number of lines per unit area of a surface perpendicular to the induction is equal to the induction. Also known as magnetic flux; magnetic lines of flux.
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As long as the copper wheel turned, its rim continually cut through magnetic lines of force and an electric current flowed continually in the wheel.
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If the rotary motion of a copper wheel cutting across magnetic lines of force can induce an electric current, then an electric current ought to be able to produce a rotary motion.
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