Does the Speed of Electrons Affect Their Magnetic Field?

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The speed of electrons directly influences their magnetic field through its effect on current. Current, defined as Q/t, increases with higher electron speed, thereby enhancing the induced magnetic field. Consequently, a smaller number of faster electrons can generate the same magnetic field strength as a larger number of slower electrons. This relationship underscores the importance of both electron speed and current in magnetic field generation.

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  • Understanding of basic electromagnetism principles
  • Familiarity with the concept of electric current (Q/t)
  • Knowledge of electron behavior in vacuum
  • Basic grasp of magnetic field theory
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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.
 
Livect said:
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..
 

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