Electromagnetism 1-21
21 entries in the Electromagnetism compendium.
Alternating currentElectric current that reverses direction and enables efficient power transmission.AmplitudeAmplitude measures wave magnitude across multiple definitions.CapacitanceCapacitance is the ability to store electric charge.Coulomb's lawLaw describing electrostatic force between charged particles.DielectricAn electrical insulator that stores energy through polarisation.DipoleElectromagnetic phenomenon with electric and magnetic forms.Direct currentDirect current flows in one constant direction.Eddy currentLoops of current induced by changing magnetic fields in conductors.Electric chargeElectric charge is a quantized property causing electromagnetic force.Electric currentFlow of charged particles through a conductor or space.Electric fieldElectric fields arise from charges and exert forces on other charges.Electric potentialScalar field giving electric potential energy per unit charge.Electrical impedanceOpposition to alternating current combining resistance and reactance.Electrical networkInterconnection of electrical components forming circuits or networks.Electrical resistance and conductanceFundamental electrical properties quantifying opposition and ease of current flow.ElectromagnetElectromagnet produces magnetic field via electric current.Electromagnetic fieldA physical field combining electric and magnetic influences.Electromagnetic inductionProduction of emf across a conductor in a changing magnetic field.Electromagnetic radiationSelf-propagating wave of the electromagnetic field carrying energy.Electromagnetic spectrumThe full range of electromagnetic radiation, from radio to gamma rays.Electromotive forceEnergy per charge driving electric current, not a physical force.
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