electromagnetic force (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˌɛlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk ˈfɔrs/
Definition
A fundamental physical force that acts between charged particles, such as protons and electrons, and is responsible for holding atoms and molecules together, as well as governing the interactions between charged particles.
Examples
The electromagnetic force is one of the four fundamental forces of nature, and it plays a crucial role in the structure of matter.
The electromagnetic force between two charged particles depends on the magnitude of their charges and the distance between them.
In atoms, the electromagnetic force holds the electrons in orbit around the nucleus, and it's also responsible for the bonds between atoms in molecules.
How to Use electromagnetic force
- electromagnetic force acts between (prepositional phrase)
- describes the interaction between charged particles — "The electromagnetic force acts between the proton and the electron in a hydrogen atom."
- electromagnetic force holds (verb phrase)
- describes the attractive or repulsive force between charged particles — "The electromagnetic force holds the electrons in orbit around the nucleus of an atom."
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