Magnetic force*

Magnetic force is the mechanical force produced by a magnetic field acting on a moving charge, a current-carrying conductor, or a magnetic body. Its value depends on field strength, current, geometry, and the position of interacting parts.

Magnetic force is important for analysis of solenoids, relays, actuators, bearings, permanent magnets.

In QuickField, magnetic force is analysed using DC Magnetics, AC Magnetics or Transient Magnetics.

References

Wikipedia: Force between magnets
HyperPhysics: Magnetic forces

QuickField examples

Permanent magnet force
Solenoid actuator
Repelling of ring-shaped magnets

^* We do not guarantee that articles in the section "Glossary" are full and exact, and may be used as a reference of any kind. In fact - they are not! These are just informal hints, letting the students and amateurs better understand what is the specific term about. Experts should not read it at all! However, we will appreciate all expert recommendations about improving and extending our glossary.