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Magnetic Field

Description:

A magnetic field is a region in space where a magnetic force is exerted on a magnetic object or a moving electric charge. It is created by a magnet, an electric current, or any other source of a magnetic field.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The Earth's magnetic field helps in navigation for many animals.
2. When two magnets are brought close together, they interact through their magnetic fields.
3. Physicists study the behavior and properties of a magnetic field.

Adjective:

1. The magnetic field strength can be measured using a gaussmeter.
2. Our refrigerator has a strong enough magnetic field to hold up various notes and pictures.
3. The magnetic field lines around a bar magnet are always from north to south.

Verb:

1. If you magnetize the screwdriver, it will have a magnetic field.
2. The electric current flowing through the wire induces a magnetic field.
3. Scientists are attempting to artificially generate a magnetic field in the laboratory.

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