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Physics · Ch 4 — Moving Charges and Magnetism

Summary

Summary

  • Lorentz Force: Force on a charge qq moving with velocity v⃗\vec{v} in electric E⃗\vec{E} and magnetic B⃗\vec{B} fields: F⃗=q(E⃗+v⃗×B⃗)\vec{F} = q(\vec{E} + \vec{v} \times \vec{B}). For a current-carrying conductor, F⃗=I(l⃗×B⃗)\vec{F} = I (\vec{l} \times \vec{B}).

  • Biot–Savart Law: Magnetic field due to a current element Idl⃗I d\vec{l} at distance rr: dB⃗=μ04πIdl⃗×r^r2d\vec{B} = \frac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \frac{I d\vec{l} \times \hat{r}}{r^2}. For a long straight wire: B=μ0I2πrB = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r}.

  • Ampere’s Circuital Law: ∮B⃗⋅dl⃗=μ0Ienc\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{l} = \mu_0 I_{\text{enc}}. Use symmetry: solenoid B=μ0nIB = \mu_0 n I (inside), toroid B=μ0NI2πrB = \frac{\mu_0 N I}{2\pi r}.

  • Force Between Parallel Wires: F/L=μ0I1I22πdF/L = \frac{\mu_0 I_1 I_2}{2\pi d} — attractive if currents same direction, repulsive if opposite.

  • Torque on a Current Loop: τ⃗=m⃗×B⃗\vec{\tau} = \vec{m} \times \vec{B}, where magnetic moment m⃗=NIAn^\vec{m} = N I A \hat{n}. Potential energy: U=−m⃗⋅B⃗U = -\vec{m} \cdot \vec{B}.

  • Moving Coil Galvanometer: Current sensitivity ∝NBA/k\propto N B A / k; converted to ammeter by shunt S=IgGI−IgS = \frac{I_g G}{I - I_g}, to voltmeter by series resistor R=VIg−GR = \frac{V}{I_g} - G.

  • Cyclotron: Frequency f=qB2πmf = \frac{qB}{2\pi m} independent of speed; maximum kinetic energy Kmax=q2B2R22mK_{\text{max}} = \frac{q^2 B^2 R^2}{2m}.

  • Key Constants: μ0=4π×10−7 T m/A\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \, \text{T m/A}; permeability of free space.

Physical quantities, symbols, dimensions and units used in this chapter.

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