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Electromagnetism
Terms of or pertaining to the physics of electromagnetism. This is defined where electricity and magnetism are combined elements of a phenomenon.
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Magnetometer
Physics; Electromagnetism
An instrument for measuring the strength and direction of the Earth's magnetic field is called as magnetometer.
Polarised light
Physics; Electromagnetism
Light that is made up of electromagnetic waves that vibrate in only one direction, instead of many.
Amplifier
Physics; Electromagnetism
An electronic device that increases the strength of a sound or an electric current. Television and radio have amplifiers.
Rutherford
Physics; Electromagnetism
British scientist who discovered the atom's nucleus and electromagnetic radiations given off by the nuclei of radioactive elements.
Lines of force
Physics; Electromagnetism
Lines that show how the force of an electric or magnetic field is working. Magnetic lines of force attract iron.
Radiation
Physics; Electromagnetism
Energy in the form of electromagnetic waves or streams of particles, such as photons, or electrons.
Alternating current
Physics; Electromagnetism
An electric current that once moves in one direction, then in opposite direction with a regular frequency.
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