Lorentz force law

The Lorentz force law describes how charged particles behave in electric and magnetic fields. It states that a charged particle, like an electron, experiences a force when it moves through these fields. The force is influenced by the particle's charge, its speed, and the strength of the electric and magnetic fields. Specifically, the force acts perpendicular to both the direction of the particle's movement and the magnetic field, leading to curved paths. This principle is fundamental in technologies like electric motors, generators, and in understanding the behavior of particles in accelerators and cosmic phenomena.