Force Field
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A field is the region around an object in which other objects will be affected by a force.
About Fields
- Fields are related to non-contact forces.
- There are several fields which may affect an object:
- Gravitational Field - Affects objects with mass.
- Magnetic Field - Affects magnetic objects.
- Electrostatic Field - Affects objects with charge.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A field is the region around an object in which other objects will be affected by a force.
About Fields
- Fields are related to non-contact forces.
- There are several fields which may affect an object:
- Gravitational Field - Affects objects with mass.
- Magnetic Field - Affects magnetic objects.
- Electrostatic Field - Affects objects with charge.