electrodynamics
/ɪˌlɛktroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/
noun
- The branch of physics that studies the interactions between electric currents and magnetic fields, and the motion of charged particles.
- In college, she took a challenging course on electrodynamics to understand how electric motors work.
- Electrodynamics explains why a compass needle moves when placed near a wire carrying electricity.
- The scientist's research in electrodynamics led to new developments in wireless power transmission.