Magnetic mine
Magnetic Mine
A Magnetic Mine (pronunciation: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk maɪn/) is a type of naval mine that is attracted to the magnetic field of a ship, causing it to detonate.
Etymology
The term "Magnetic Mine" is derived from the English words "magnetic", which refers to the property of attracting certain materials, and "mine", a term used to describe a type of explosive device.
Description
A Magnetic Mine is a type of naval mine that uses magnetism to detect and detonate upon the presence of a ship. It is designed to explode when it senses the change in the magnetic field caused by a large metal object, like a ship, passing over it. This type of mine was widely used during World War II and continues to be a significant threat in naval warfare.
Related Terms
- Naval mine: An explosive device placed in water to destroy ships or submarines.
- Magnetism: A physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.
- World War II: The global war that took place from 1939 to 1945.
- Naval warfare: Combat in and on seas, oceans, or any other major bodies of water such as large lakes and wide rivers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Magnetic mine
- Wikipedia's article - Magnetic mine
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