Magnetic Effect Of Electric Current Flashcards
State Ampere’s law
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The line integral of magnetic field of induction B around any closed path in free space is equal to the absolute permeability of free space (μ0) time the total current flowing through the area bounded by that part.
Expression for force on a conductor carrying current
F = il x B
F=iBlsinθ
Mathematical expression for Ampere’s law
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Line integral B.dl = μ0i = line integral Bdl*cosθ
Magnetic field due to long straight conductor carrying current - Derivation
Infinitely long, straight, conductor Imaginary circle with r as radius perpendicular to straight conductor. θ=0 B is same at all points (symmetry) B= (μ0/4π)*(2i/r)
Magnetic field due to long straight conductor carrying current - Expression
B= (μ0/4π)*(2i/r)
Magnetic induction along the axis of a long straight solenoid - Derivation
Rectangular path ABCD L= length of solenoid n= no of turns per unit length Total current = nLi Split line integral into four parts (each side) DC too far = 0 AD and BC perpendicular = 0 B= μ0ni
Expression for magnetic field well inside a solenoid
B= μ0ni
Magnetic induction at a point near the end of a solenoid - expression
B= (1/2)*μ0ni
Magnetic induction along the axis of a toroid- Derivation
N= no of turns Total current= NI B=μ0Ni / 2πr If n= no of turns per unit length B= μ0ni Pg 234
Magnetic induction along the axis of a toroid- expression
N= no of turns Total current= NI B=μ0Ni / 2πr If n= no of turns per unit length B= μ0ni
What is a toroid?
Toroid is a solenoid bent into the shape of a hollow doughnut.
What is a galvanometer?
Galvanometer is a device with the help of which a very small electric current can be detected.
Two types of Moving Coil Galvanometers
Suspended coil type
Pivoted coil type
Construction of MCG
Light rectangular coil of thin insulated wire with many turns wound on a non-magnetic frame of aluminum (or copper).
Coil is suspended freely so that it can rotate freely in uniform radial magnetic field set up between two strong poles of horse-shoe magnets which is having cylindrically concave pole pieces and soft iron cylinder.
Rectangular coil suspended by means of a thin phosphor bronze wire suspension.
Small plane mirror is fixed on phosphor bronze fibre- used in lamp and scale arrangement
Other end of coil connected to phosphor bronze helical spring and serves the purpose of leading current in and out of the coil.
The elastic behavior of helical spring helps the coil to bring back to its original position when current is cut-off.
Why is a soft iron cylinder used as a core in an MCG?
Makes field radial
Increases magnetic flux
State the principle of MCG
When a coil carrying electric current is suspended in a uniform magnetic field, a torque acts on it which tends to rotate the coil about the axis of suspension so that the magnetic flux passing through the coil is maximum.
Expression for deflecting torque of an MCG
τd= nBiA
What does the deflecting torque on an MCG depend on?
Directly proportional to :
Magnetic induction of magnetic field in which the coil is suspended.
Current flowing through the coil.
Constants if the coil (effective area and number of turns)
How does a MCG work?
Deflecting torque= force * perpendicular distance
Torque causes pointer attached to the coil to deflect and move on graduated scale.
What does the restoring torque depend on? (MCG)
Directly proportional to deflection of coil.
τ=cθ
What in an MCG provides restoring torque?
Twist in phosphor bronze fibre
Expression for current flowing through the coil of an MCG
i= θ(c/nBA)
How does the current flowing through the MCG depend on the angle of deflection of the coil?
Directly proportional
Advantages of MCG
Not affected by strong magnetic field
Have high torque/weight ratio
Very accurate and reliable
Scales are uniform