field strength

noun

, Physics.

1. the vector sum of all forces exerted by a field on a unit mass, unit charge, unit magnetic pole, etc., at a given point within the field.

field strength

noun

1. radio television the intensity of an electromagnetic wave at any point in the area covered by a radio or television transmitter
2. physics the intensity of an electric or magnetic field See intensity

Word History and Origins

Origin of field strength¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Iron particles effectively act as tiny magnets that can record both magnetic field strength and direction when the process of crystallization locks them in place.

From Science Daily

The Hall resistance, obtained by dividing this voltage by current, increases as the magnetic field strength increases.

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Because of the different gravitational field strength on the Moon, time moves quicker there relative to Earth - 58.7 microseconds every day.

From BBC

These bilayers amplified the motion of the hydrogels, making it easier for the magnetometer to track changes in magnetic field strength.

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"The greater the change in magnetic field strength generated by the three scanner coils, the faster information about the position of hydrogen atoms can be recorded," Baadsvik says.

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