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IB Physics SL. Fields(Topic 6). What are fields?. A field is a region where a body experiences a force:. Field Source of field Body affected Gravitational Mass Mass Electric Charge Charge Magnetic Moving charge* Moving charge
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IB Physics SL Fields(Topic 6)
What are fields? A field is a region where a body experiences a force: Field Source of field Body affected Gravitational Mass Mass Electric Charge Charge Magnetic Moving charge* Moving charge *Note that the magnetic field created by a permanent magnet is due to the motion of electrons in the substance
Field Strengths * No need to learn (1A of current, wire perpendicular to field)
Field direction (Field lines) Gravitational: Direction of force on test mass Electrical: Direction of force on a positive test charge Magnetic: Direction the N pole of a compass would point. LHR – Left hand rule.