Does the Speed of Electrons Affect Their Magnetic Field?

In summary, the induced magnetic field created by a stream of electron flow in vacuum is affected by both the current and the speed of the electrons. Higher electron speed would result in a higher current, therefore having an impact on the strength of the magnetic field. This means that a few faster electrons could potentially create the same magnetic field as many slower electrons.
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The magnetic field created by a stream of electron flow in vacuum depends only by the current or depends by the electrons speed too?
 
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The electron speed affects the current, as current is Q/t. Higher electron speed would mean higher current. So both would affect the induced magnetic field.
 
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The electron speed affects the current, as current is Q/t. Higher electron speed would mean higher current. So both would affect the induced magnetic field.

I was thinking at the same thing after i posted...That means that a few faster enough electrons would create the same magnetic field as many slower electrons..
 

1. How does the speed of electrons affect their magnetic field?

The speed of electrons does not directly affect their magnetic field. However, the motion of electrons, such as in a current, can produce a magnetic field.

2. Does the direction of electron motion impact their magnetic field?

Yes, the direction of electron motion does impact their magnetic field. The magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of electron flow.

3. Is there a relationship between the speed of electrons and the strength of their magnetic field?

There is a relationship between the speed of electrons and the strength of their magnetic field. The faster the electrons move, the stronger the magnetic field produced.

4. Can the speed of electrons be manipulated to change the strength of their magnetic field?

Yes, the speed of electrons can be manipulated to change the strength of their magnetic field. This can be done by altering the voltage or current in a circuit.

5. What is the role of electron spin in their magnetic field?

Electron spin plays a crucial role in their magnetic field. The spin of an electron creates a tiny magnetic moment, which contributes to the overall magnetic field produced by a group of electrons.

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