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moment of a magnet

moment of a magnet

9.2
A measure of how strongly and in what direction a magnet turns in a magnetic field
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : momento magnético
  • The moment of a magnet determines how it will align in an external magnetic field.

Examples

  • If the moment of a magnet is large, the torque in the field will also be significant.

  • The moment of a magnet is crucial in designing electric motors.

  • Scientists measured the moment of a magnet to analyze the properties of the new material.

  • Can you explain the moment of a magnet in simple terms?

  • The moment of a magnet indicates its strength and alignment when placed in a magnetic field.

  • Engineers consider the moment of a magnet to ensure efficiency in their designs for magnetic levitation systems.

  • To understand how devices work, students learn about the moment of a magnet and its role in generating torque.

Synonyms

moment
vsmoment of a magnet
  • Specialized
8 8.3

A turning force when a push acts away from a fixed point

is about torque on a specific object in a field rather than general turning force
magnetic moment
vsmoment of a magnet
  • Specialized
1 7.2

A measure of how strongly something turns near a magnet and which way it points

is the torque that object feels in an external field rather than the measured value
magnetic dipole moment
vsmoment of a magnet
  • Specialized
8.4

A number that shows how strongly and which way something acts like a tiny magnet

is about torque felt in an external field rather than the field the source makes

Surface Forms

moment of a magnet singular
moments of a magnet plural

Morphology

moment + of + a + magnet

The phrase is a straightforward noun-of-noun composition: 'moment' (rotational effect/torque) + 'of a' (relational/genitive) + 'magnet' yields the torque associated with a magnet. Although it is a technical term, its meaning follows standard, cross-linguistically common compositional patterns, so a learner who knows the constituent words can infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Moment of a magnet is a way to describe a magnet's 'turning power' in a magnetic field. Imagine a small bar or a compass needle that wants to line up with the field; the moment shows how strongly it tries to turn and which way it will point, so it tells you the magnet's strength and direction.