Force Field (physics)
In physics a force field is a vector field that describes a non-contact force acting on a particle at various positions in space. Specifically, a force field is a vector field, where is the force that a particle would feel if it were at the point .
Read more about Force Field (physics): Examples of Force Fields, Restriction To Position-dependent Forces, Work Done By A Force Field
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