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Hello;
I have never really come across vectors before in physics, so could someone help me out? For example, what would be an example question and a calculation involving this;
[tex]\phi_m = \int \vec{B} \cdot d \vec{A}[/tex]
Correct me if I'm wrong but is this saying that the magnetic flux is equal to the integral of the magnetic field multiplied by the area?
How do you indicate what direction you're using in your calculations? Is it simply if it is a positive or negative value, meaning one direction or the opposite direction?
Also, what are magnetic flux, magnetic field and area measured in? What exactly is "area" referring to?
Thanks.
I have never really come across vectors before in physics, so could someone help me out? For example, what would be an example question and a calculation involving this;
[tex]\phi_m = \int \vec{B} \cdot d \vec{A}[/tex]
Correct me if I'm wrong but is this saying that the magnetic flux is equal to the integral of the magnetic field multiplied by the area?
How do you indicate what direction you're using in your calculations? Is it simply if it is a positive or negative value, meaning one direction or the opposite direction?
Also, what are magnetic flux, magnetic field and area measured in? What exactly is "area" referring to?
Thanks.