MathLiveLorentz force law
Gives the total electromagnetic force on a point charge moving with velocity v in electric field E and magnetic flux density B. It is the basic link between electromagnetic fields and the motion of charged particles.
\boldsymbol{F} = q (\boldsymbol{E} + \boldsymbol{v} \times \boldsymbol{B})What the symbols mean
| force on the charge (N) | |
| electric charge (C) | |
| electric field strength (V/m) | |
| velocity of the charge (m/s) | |
| magnetic flux density (T) |
About this formula
- FieldPhysics
- TopicElectromagnetism
- LevelUniversity
- Also calledLorentz force, electromagnetic force on a charge, Coulomb-Lorentz force, force on a moving charge, electric and magnetic force on a charge, electromagnetic force
- SourceWikidata Q172137
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