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magnetic field
The region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts. A fundamental concept in physics.
地球には磁場がある。
The Earth has a magnetic field.
磁場の強さを測定する。
To measure the strength of a magnetic field.
MRIは強力な磁場を使って体内の画像を撮影する。
MRI uses a powerful magnetic field to capture images of the inside of the body.
USAGE:
Used in physics, science education, and technology contexts. Also read as じじょう in some academic contexts, though じば is the more common reading.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 磁場を発生させる (to generate a magnetic field)
- 磁場の強さ (magnetic field strength)
- 地球の磁場 (Earth's magnetic field)
RELATED WORDS:
- 電磁波: electromagnetic waves
- 磁石: magnet
- 電場: electric field