champ de forces

Definitions of champ de forces
  1. noun
    the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it
    synonyms: champ
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    types:
    champ électrique
    a field of force surrounding a charged particle
    champ magnétique
    the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
    type of:
    phénomène physique
    a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
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