Force field

Force fields are applicable to several categories.

Physics

In general physics, a force field is a vector field representing the gradient of a potential. The vectors that are the values of a force field are forces, and so measured in units of force such as newtons and pounds-force.

Related Topics:
Physics - Force - Vector field - Gradient - Potential - Newton - Pounds-force

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A force field can exist in the surround­ing space of a mass, electric charge, or magnet, so that something new brought to the environment will experience a force.

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Examples of force fields

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: gravitational fields

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: electric fields

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: magnetic fields

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