Magnetic moment in a uniform/non-uniform magnetic field?

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The discussion clarifies the differences between uniform and non-uniform magnetic fields. A magnetic moment experiences torque in both types of fields but only experiences a force in a non-uniform field. It is established that a solenoid generates a uniform magnetic field, while the magnetic field outside an electromagnet is non-uniform. The characteristics of the magnetic field of a magnetic dipole are also referenced as commonly found in textbooks. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for applications involving magnetic moments in various fields.
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What's the difference?
Being in a uniform or nonuniform magnetic field?
If a magnetic moment(magnet) is place in both, what is the result?
 
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And, is an electromagnet's magnetic field uniform or nonuniform?
I do know that a Solenoid is uniform, but not sure about an electromagnet though.
 
Wiz700 said:
What's the difference?
Being in a uniform or nonuniform magnetic field?
If a magnetic moment(magnet) is place in both, what is the result?
A magnetic moment will experience a torque in any magnetic field.
It will only experience a force in an inhomogeneous magnetic field.
 
Wiz700 said:
And, is an electromagnet's magnetic field uniform or nonuniform?
I do know that a Solenoid is uniform, but not sure about an electromagnet though.
The magnetic field outside an electromagnet or a finite length solenoid is nonuniform.
It is the field of a magnetic dipole, which is given in most textbooks.
 
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