Electric and Magnetic Fields

An electric field exists in the space around a charged body and can be detected by its effect on another charged body in the field. Every charged body is surrounded by such a field, which can be visualized as imaginary electric lines of force radiating from the object.

Be sure to explore additional information about Electric and Magnetic Fields available at

• World Book Online Magnetic and Electric Field Article - level 1 / level 2 / level 3

• Britannica School Article - Electric Field and Magnetic Field

• Gale Article - Stellar Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetic Field