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Rohit Sanjay
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When there is a magnetic dipole placed in an external non uniform magnetic field, will it experience a net force?
I think it will. It will not only experience a net force, but a net torque as well. However, if it was placed in a uniform electric field, it will only experience a net torque as the forces cancel out! I pretty much got to know the answer a while after I posted this question.Aniruddha@94 said:What do you think of it?
A non-uniform magnetic field is a magnetic field that does not have the same strength or direction at all points in space. This means that the magnetic force experienced by an object will vary depending on its location in the field.
The net force in a non-uniform magnetic field is calculated by summing up the individual forces experienced by each point on the object. This is done by breaking the object into smaller segments and calculating the force on each segment, then summing them together.
The magnitude of the net force in a non-uniform magnetic field is affected by the strength of the magnetic field, the orientation of the object in the field, and the shape and size of the object. Additionally, the distance between the object and the source of the magnetic field can also impact the net force.
Yes, the net force in a non-uniform magnetic field can change over time if the magnetic field itself changes or if the object moves within the field. This is because the individual forces experienced by different points on the object may change as these factors change.
Non-uniform magnetic fields are used in many devices, such as MRI machines, particle accelerators, and electric motors. They are also used in various industries, such as metal production and mineral separation, to manipulate and separate materials based on their magnetic properties.