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What are the differences between translational and rotational acceleration caused by magnetic forces?
Translational Acceleration: Results in linear motion, changes the object's position in a straight line. | Rotational Acceleration: Results in rotational motion, changes the object's angular velocity around an axis.
What are the steps to calculate magnetic force on a conductor?
- Determine the induced current (I) in the conductor. 2. Identify the magnetic field vector (). 3. Define the displacement vector (). 4. Integrate over the length of the conductor to find the magnetic force .
What are the steps to apply Newton's Second Law to a conducting loop in a magnetic field?
- Identify all forces acting on the loop (including magnetic force). 2. Calculate the net force (). 3. Use to find the acceleration (). 4. Use kinematic equations to predict the loop's motion.
Define magnetic force vector ().
The vector representing the force exerted on a current-carrying conductor by a magnetic field.
Define induced current ().
The electric current generated in a conductive loop due to a changing magnetic flux.
Define displacement vector ().
A tiny vector representing a small segment of the conductor's length, used in calculating magnetic force.
Define magnetic field vector ().
A vector field that describes the magnetic influence of electric currents and magnetic materials.
Define magnetic flux.
A measure of the amount of magnetic field lines passing through a given area. It's the product of the magnetic field strength and the area perpendicular to the field.
Define translational acceleration.
Acceleration in a straight line, resulting in a change in linear velocity.
Define rotational acceleration.
Acceleration around an axis, resulting in a change in angular velocity.