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Electromagnetism is a fundamental force of nature that describes the interaction between electrically charged particles. It encompasses electricity and magnetism, which were once considered separate phenomena but are now understood as two aspects of the same underlying force. Electric charges produce electric fields, and moving electric charges (electric currents) produce magnetic fields. These fields, in turn, exert forces on other electric charges and currents.

The study of electromagnetism has led to numerous technological advancements. The relationship between electricity and magnetism was first demonstrated by Hans Christian Ørsted in 1820, who observed that an electric current could deflect a compass needle. This discovery paved the way for the development of electric motors, generators, and transformers. James Clerk Maxwell later unified electricity, magnetism, and light in his equations, showing that light is an electromagnetic wave. This theoretical breakthrough has been crucial for understanding radio waves, microwaves, and all other forms of electromagnetic radiation.

The principles of electromagnetism are applied in a vast array of technologies, including telecommunications, medical imaging, power generation and distribution, and even everyday devices like refrigerators and televisions. The electromagnetic force is responsible for holding atoms and molecules together, making it essential for the existence of matter as we know it.