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Magnetic Field Calculator

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About Magnetic Fields & Forces

Magnetic fields are produced by moving charges and currents. They exert forces on other moving charges and current-carrying wires. The strength and direction depend on the configuration and parameters of the system.

Key Formulas:

  • Straight Wire: B = μ₀I / (2πr)
  • Loop: B = μ₀I / (2r)
  • Solenoid: B = μ₀nI (n = N/L)
  • Bar Magnet (on axis): B = (μ₀/4π) × (2M / r³)
  • Force on Wire: F = BILsinθ
  • Force on Charge: F = qvBsinθ

Units:

  • Magnetic Field: Tesla (T)
  • Current: Ampere (A)
  • Length: Meter (m)
  • Charge: Coulomb (C)
  • Velocity: m/s
  • Angle: degrees (°)

Applications:

  • Electromagnets and solenoids
  • Electric motors and generators
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Particle accelerators
  • Magnetic sensors and compasses