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electromagnetism; electromagnetic theory
The branch of physics that studies electricity, magnetism, and the interactions between them. A standard subject in university science and engineering curricula.
電磁気学を学ぶ。
I study electromagnetism.
電磁気学は物理学の基礎の一つだ。
Electromagnetism is one of the foundations of physics.
電磁気学の知識は、モーターや発電機の仕組みを理解するのに欠かせない。
A knowledge of electromagnetism is essential for understanding how motors and generators work.
Formed from 電磁気 (electromagnetism) + 学 (the study of). Refers to the academic field, not the phenomenon itself.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 電磁気学の授業: an electromagnetism class
- 電磁気学を専攻する: to major in electromagnetism
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 電磁気: electromagnetism — the phenomenon or property, without 学.
- 力学: mechanics — a parallel branch of physics.