magnetism
Introduction
magnetism, force of attraction or repulsion between various substances, especially those made of iron and certain other metals; ultimately it is due to the motion of electric charges.
Sections in this article:
- Introduction
- The Basis of Magnetism
- Evolution of Electromagnetic Theory
- Magnetic Materials
- Bibliography
- Magnetic Poles, Forces, and Fields
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