diff --git a/education/physics/PHYS2220/Magnetism.md b/education/physics/PHYS2220/Magnetism.md index 79e1c99..dd59049 100644 --- a/education/physics/PHYS2220/Magnetism.md +++ b/education/physics/PHYS2220/Magnetism.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ - Magnetic fields are represented with the symbol $\vec{B}$ - Magnetism is based in *electric charge*, specifically the motion of that charge. - The magnetic force is always at right angles to both the velocity $\vec{v}$, and the magnetic field $\vec{B}$ -- The force is greatest when the charge is moving at right angles and is zero for motion parallel to the field. THe force is generally proportional to $\sin(\theta)$, where $\theta$ is the angle between the velocity $\vec{v}$, and the field $\vec{B}$. +- The force is greatest when the charge is moving at right angles and is zero for motion parallel to the field. The force is generally proportional to $\sin(\theta)$, where $\theta$ is the angle between the velocity $\vec{v}$, and the field $\vec{B}$. The formula that describes magnetic force compactly is: $$ \vec(F_B) = q\vec(v) \times \vec{B} $$ - $F_B$ is the magnetic force