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nabla dot B =0 ??
I've read the physical explanation for this eq is that magnetic monopoles do not exist. A poor explanation in my opinion. :) So, I would like it explained along these lines. (Obviously I don't unuderstand this but am giving an example of how I would like it explained). Thanks!
nabla dot B =0 means The divergence of a magnetic field is zero because at any given point in space inside a magnetic field the tangent line on the curve of the magnetic field line is always perpendicular to the direction of the current causing the magnetic field.
I would say that magnetic fields have divergence because they weakening with distance. So the geometric structure of the direction and magnitude of each vector is different than it's neighbor. Isn't that the definition of divergence?
What am I missing here. and please...in Sesame Street terms. lol
Thx
I've read the physical explanation for this eq is that magnetic monopoles do not exist. A poor explanation in my opinion. :) So, I would like it explained along these lines. (Obviously I don't unuderstand this but am giving an example of how I would like it explained). Thanks!
nabla dot B =0 means The divergence of a magnetic field is zero because at any given point in space inside a magnetic field the tangent line on the curve of the magnetic field line is always perpendicular to the direction of the current causing the magnetic field.
I would say that magnetic fields have divergence because they weakening with distance. So the geometric structure of the direction and magnitude of each vector is different than it's neighbor. Isn't that the definition of divergence?
What am I missing here. and please...in Sesame Street terms. lol
Thx
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