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a magnetic field is located north to south accross the z axis. a wire runs accross the x axis and is attatched to the source of the magnetism in such a way that the wire will not bend. a current is applied to the wire which makes a force on the y axis from the equation [imath]\mathbb{F}=\mathbb{B}{I}l[/imath]. if the wire cannot bend, will the force move the magnet as well or will it just try to bend the wire?

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If the system is rigidly attached, nothing will move because there is lno esternal force.

The B field will just try to bend the wire. A bending stress will be set up in the wire.

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Yes, the conductor and the magnet would push away from each other, stretching the spring between them.

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Let's say I have a magnet on the edge of a table. I bring a rotating copper disc near to the edge of the magnet on the table. What will happen?

a. the magnet stays put.

b. the magnet lifts of

c. the magnet is pushed away from the edge but is still on the table.

 

Here's the diagram

 

rotating copper disc .........magnet on edge of table

 

magnet height is 5 cm and the base 1cm X 1cm

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Yes, the conductor and the magnet would push away from each other, stretching the spring between them.

i was thinking of running the current the other way. the force moves the wire toward the magnet and the collision pushes it. the spring moves the wire back and it can start again. to work best, the current should probably be in pulses. is it possible?

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Let's say I have a magnet on the edge of a table. I bring a rotating copper disc near to the edge of the magnet on the table. What will happen?

a. the magnet stays put.

b. the magnet lifts of

c. the magnet is pushed away from the edge but is still on the table.

 

Here's the diagram

 

rotating copper disc .........magnet on edge of table

 

magnet height is 5 cm and the base 1cm X 1cm

the disc gets a current

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i was thinking of running the current the other way. the force moves the wire toward the magnet and the collision pushes it. the spring moves the wire back and it can start again. to work best, the current should probably be in pulses. is it possible?

 

Momentum is conserved, so absent any other forces this will not work. You could, however, possibly use the friction of the surface to your advantage.

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i haven't done collisions since first semester, so i'm not sure which equation to use. i used m1v1=m2v2 and got the velocity to be [math]v=\frac{{\mathbb{B}}Il}{\Delta{t}m_{magnet}}[/math]. i don't think i used the right one, but i can't remember the other one. help would be appreciated

 

[edit] crap, i forgot about the spring anyway. what is it? [math]F=kx[/math]?[/edit]

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I do not understand the origin of this "drag force". Could you please derive it or show me an argument for a force along the [imath] \hat {\phi} [/imath] direction ? I'm a little confused right now...

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Just as a very quick aside, you might want to consider using \mathbf in your LaTeX strings instead of \mathbb. The blackboard fonts are intended for use in naming sets and other mathematical objects (as far as I'm aware). Whilst I don't have anything against you using them, I think you want to represent vectors (normally done in a couple of ways); [imath]\mathbf{F} = \mathbf{B}Il[/imath] being the most common, I've also seen [imath]\vec{F} = \vec{B}Il[/imath]

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Just on a little side note when talking about vectors the true equation is:

 

[math]\bold {F} = \bold {B} \times I \bold {l}[/math]

 

When B is always perpendicular to l then:

 

F=BIl

 

is true.

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Just as a very quick aside, you might want to consider using \mathbf in your LaTeX strings instead of \mathbb. The blackboard fonts are intended for use in naming sets and other mathematical objects (as far as I'm aware). Whilst I don't have anything against you using them, I think you want to represent vectors (normally done in a couple of ways); [imath]\mathbf{F} = \mathbf{B}Il[/imath] being the most common, I've also seen [imath']\vec{F} = \vec{B}Il[/imath]

ok, i'm used to writing vectors with broad backs or two lines. i'll do it that way from now on, thanx

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