Magnetic Field Intensity Due To A Magnetic Dipole (Bar Magnet) Along Its Axis And Perpendicular To Its Axis
- The magnetic field intensity due to a bar magnet at any point on the axial line is B1(µ0/4π)(2md/(d2-l2)2) where d is the distance of the point from the centre of the magnet.
- Magnetic field intensity due to a bar magnet at any point on the equatorial line of the bar magnet is
B2= (µ0/4π)(2md/(d2+l2)3/2) - Direction of B1 is along SN
- Direction of B2 is along a line parallel to NS.
Torque On A Magnetic Dipole (Bar Magnet) In A Uniform Magnetic Field
$$\text{When a magnetic dipole of dipole moment}\space \vec{\text{M}} \text{is placed in a uniform magnetic field}\space \vec{\text{B}},\\ \text{it will experience a torque and is given by}\space \vec{\text{τ}}=\vec{\text{M}}×\vec{\text{B}} \space\text{or}\space\vec{\text{τ}}=\text{MB\space sin}\space\theta, \\ \text{where}\space\theta\space \text{is the angle between} \space\vec{\text{M}} \space\text{and} \space\vec{\text{B}} $$
Bar Magnet As An Equivalent Solenoid
- A bar magnet and a solenoid (for a far axial point) produces similar magnetic fields.
B =(µ0/4π)(2M/r3),
where M is the magnetic moment of the solenoid and is given by, M = n (2l) × I × (πa2)
n = number of turns per unit length of solenoid
2l = length of solenoid
I = current passed through the solenoid
r = distance between the point and centre of the solenoid
a = radius of solenoid
Magnetic Field Lines
- Magnetic field line is an imaginary curve, the tangent to which at any point gives the direction of magnetic field $$\vec{\text{B}}\space \text{at that point.} $$
- Larger the number of field lines crossing per unit area, stronger is the magnitude of magnetic field.
- Magnetic field lines do not intersect.
Para-dia And Ferro-magnetic Substances With Examples
- Paramagnetic substances are those, which when placed in a magnetic field are feebly magnetised in the direction of the magnetising field. Aluminium, platinum, and chromium are some examples of paramagnetic substances.
- Paramagnetic substances has small and positive value of magnetic susceptibility (Χm).
- Diamagnetic substances are those which when placed in a magnetising field are feebly magnetised in a direction opposite to that of the magnetising field. Copper, zinc, bismuth, gold, silver, etc., are some of the examples of diamagnetic substances.
- Ferromagnetic substances are those, which when placed in a magnetic field are strongly magnetised in the direction of magnetising field. Iron, nickel and cobalt are the examples of ferromagnetic substances.
- Diamagnetic substances has a small and negative value of magnetic susceptibility (χ m).
- Ferromagnetic substances has large and positive value of magnetic susceptibility (χm).
Electromagnets And Factors Affecting Their Strengths
- Electromagnets are made of ferromagnetic materials which have high permeability and low retentivity, such as soft iron.
- Factors affecting the strength of electromagnets are :
(i) Number of loops in the coil
(ii) Strength of current passed
(iii) Nature of core of the electromagnet
(iv) Temperature
- Electomagnets are used in electric bells, loudspeakers and telephone diaphragms.
- Giant electromagnets are used in cranes to lift machinery and heavy loads.
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