Lorentz force model (relativistic)

continuous-space model	continuous-time model	mathematical model

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modeling the motion of "test charges" in electromagnetic fields in terms of the Lorentz force, named after Hendrik Lorentz

Neglecting the fact that real particles would generate their own E and B fields, which would alter the electromagnetic forces that they experience.

Lorentz force equation (relativistic)	$\frac{d}{d t} \frac{m 𝐯}{\sqrt{1 - {(\frac{𝐯}{c})}^{2}}} = q (𝐄 + 𝐯 \times 𝐁)$
	$B$ represents magnetic field
	$E$ represents electric field
	$c$ represents speed of light in vacuum
	$m$ represents mass
	$q$ represents electric charge
	$t$ represents time
	$v$ represents particle velocity

Lorentz force model (non-relativistic)	assumes	nonrelativistic approximation

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particles in electromagnetic fields	modelled by

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