Force Field (physics) - Restriction To Position-dependent Forces

Restriction To Position-dependent Forces

Some forces, including friction, air drag, and the magnetic force on a charged particle, depend on the particle's velocity as well as its position. Therefore these forces are not characterized by a force field.

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