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does the fact that a moving charge creates a magnetic field, and a moving magnet creates an electric current, imply that the two are related or inverses of each other?
-Tom
-Tom
thomasxc said:does the fact that a moving charge creates a magnetic field, and a moving magnet creates an electric current, imply that the two are related or inverses of each other?
-Tom
thomasxc said:does the fact that a moving charge creates a magnetic field, and a moving magnet creates an electric current, imply that the two are related or inverses of each other?
-Tom
ZapperZ said:Isn't that what has already been shown in Maxwell equations?
Zz.
thomasxc said:i wouldn't know, Zz. i am not familiar with them.
Electricity is a form of energy that is caused by the movement of electrons. It can either be static, meaning the electrons are not flowing, or dynamic, meaning the electrons are flowing through a conductor.
Magnetism is a physical phenomenon in which certain materials exert an attractive or repulsive force on other materials. It is caused by the alignment of magnetic domains within a material, creating a magnetic field.
Electricity and magnetism are closely related as they are two sides of the same force, known as electromagnetism. Moving electric charges (electricity) create magnetic fields, and changing magnetic fields can create electric currents.
AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) refer to the direction of the flow of electrons. In AC, the direction of the flow of electrons alternates back and forth, while in DC, the electrons flow in one direction. AC is used for long-distance power transmission, while DC is used for smaller electronics.
Electricity and magnetism have a huge impact on our daily lives. They are essential for powering our homes, transportation, and technology. They also play a role in communication, as well as medical technologies such as MRI machines. Without electricity and magnetism, our modern way of life would not be possible.