Magnetism and Magnetic Fields

Magnetism is a force field generated by moving electrical charges. An electrical current running through a loop of wire generates a magnetic field. The strength of the field depends on the current and area of the wire loop. Plasma churning through the atmosphere of the Sun drives powerful magnetic fields that sometimes produce cool magnetic storms called sunspots. A magnetic dynamo underneath Earth's crust generates a magnetic field around Earth.

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Particle Accelerators Black holes play hardball Wednesday, February 6, 2008

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Big Hand for a Little Star Monday, April 6, 2009
Magnetar Thursday, March 5, 2009
Pushing the Boundaries Sunday, October 19, 2008
Heading Out Monday, July 14, 2008
Magnetic Blast Wednesday, May 30, 2007

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