Magnetic field

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DRAFT DEFINITION
Magnetic field
A property of space that produces a force on a charged particle equal to qv × B where q is the particle charge and v its velocity.
Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment.

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See Magnetic Deflection.