| line of force n. pl. lines of force A theoretical line in a field of force, such that a tangent at any point gives the direction of the field at that point. |
line of force
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(Physics / General Physics) an imaginary line representing a field of force, such as an electric or magnetic field, such that the tangent at any point is the direction of the field vector at that point
| line of force A line used to indicate the direction of a field, especially an electric or magnetic field, at various points in space. The tangent of a line of force at each point indicates the orientation of the field at that point. Arrows are usually used to indicate the direction of the force. See Note at magnetism. |
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| Noun | 1. |  line of force - an imaginary line in a field of force; direction of the line at any point is the direction of the force at that pointline - a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent electrical line of force - a line of force in an electrical field magnetic line of force - a line of force in a magnetic field |
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