Overview
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Explore the fascinating world of magnetic forces and their interactions with electric currents in this 30-minute lecture. Delve into the fundamental concepts of magnetic forces on currents, examine the forces between current-carrying conductors, and analyze real-world applications such as the crushing effects of high currents. Investigate the intricacies of forces between current loops and the torques experienced by magnetic dipoles. Learn about the practical applications of these principles in electric motors, and test your understanding with a quick check exercise. Gain valuable insights into the interplay between magnetism and electricity in this comprehensive physics lecture.
Syllabus
MAGNETIC FORCE ON A CURRENT
FORCES BETWEEN CURRENTS
EXAMPLE: CRUSHED BY CURRENT
FORCES BETWEEN CURRENT LOOPS
TORQUES ON DIPOLES
EXAMPLE: ELECTRIC MOTORS
QUICKCHECK 24.23
Taught by
Spahn's Science Lectures