Early experiments with magnetism revealed that a current-carrying wire is surrounded by circular lines of magnetic flux ( ɸ ). The orientation of this field could be predicted via usage of the Right-Hand Rule. These observations are indeed interesting, and they were made when the current ( I ) passing through a conductor was constant;Continue reading “MAGNETISM AND ELECTROMAGNETISM: Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Lenz’s Law, and the Right-Hand Rule”
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INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: Magnetism and the Magnetic Field
The concept of “ free space “ may be visually appealing to the senses, but this perception very rarely ( if ever ) describes any meaningful description of any region of space. This argument can easily be confirmed with objects as simple as paper clips and refrigerator magnets. Under the right conditions, seemingly magical forcesContinue reading “INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: Magnetism and the Magnetic Field“
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: Electromagnet Fundamentals
Thus far, we’ve seen how charge ( q ) in motion has the ability to give rise to magnetic fields ( B ) within certain material types. It will now be useful to see how certain rules are used to determine which direction this magnetic flux ( ɸ ) will travel within a given magneticContinue reading “INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: Electromagnet Fundamentals”
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: Permeability and Reluctance of Magnetic Materials
Many uncanny comparisons can be made between the behavior of electric currents and magnetic flux ( ϕ ) within conductive materials. In the same way that some materials conduct current better than others, metallic materials differentially provide pathways through which magnetic flux can permeate. The permeability ( μ ) of any material is relative toContinue reading “INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: Permeability and Reluctance of Magnetic Materials”
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: Magnetic Flux Density
Magnetic field lines represent regions of space that have the ability to enact forces upon charged particles in motion. Likewise, a stationary charged particle will experience a force from a nearby magnet when it is put into motion. Time and time again, we will see that the magnitude of the force enacted by a magneticContinue reading “INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: Magnetic Flux Density“
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: Magnetism and the Magnetic Field
The concept of “ free space “ may be visually appealing to the senses, but this perception very rarely ( if ever ) describes any meaningful description of any region of space. This argument can easily be confirmed with objects as simple as paper clips and refrigerator magnets. Under the right conditions, seemingly magical forcesContinue reading “INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: Magnetism and the Magnetic Field“
AP PHYSICS: Trigonometry and Vector Components
Q: A charged species traveling at a constant velocity ( v ) through a magnetic field ( B ) will experience a force if the direction of motion is at a 900 angle with the B-field. How can trigonometry be used to quantify this phenomena? A: The magnetic force ( Fm ) on the chargedContinue reading “AP PHYSICS: Trigonometry and Vector Components”
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