Direction of magnetic field due to a toroid

In summary, to find the direction of magnetic field due to a toroid, one can turn the toroid into a solenoid and determine that the direction of the magnetic field is circumferential. This argument is correct and can be generalized for any cross-sectional shape, taking into account factors such as shape, symmetry, and permeability of the material. Additionally, there is no magnetic field outside the toroid.
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Homework Statement


To find the direction of magnetic field due to a toroid.

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The Attempt at a Solution


Taking the cross - sectional shape of toroid circular, the toroid could be turned into a solenoid. A solenoid's magnetic field is along its axis. When the solenoid gets turned into a toroid, its axis becomes circumferential.
So, the direction of magnetic field is circumferential. Is this correct?
 
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Pushoam said:
So, the direction of magnetic field is circumferential. Is this correct?
Yes.
 
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cnh1995 said:
Yes.
I want to know about the argument. Is the argument correct?
And is there anyway to generalize it for any cross-sectional shape?
 
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Pushoam said:
I want to know about the argument. Is the argument correct?
Yes. In fact, there is no magnetic field outside the toroid.
Pushoam said:
And is there anyway to generalize it for any cross-sectional shape?
I'm not an expert, but I don't think so. Factors like shape, symmetry, permeability of the material affect the field.
 
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Thanks.
 

1. What is a toroid?

A toroid is a type of magnetic core that is in the shape of a doughnut or ring. It is commonly used in electrical circuits and devices to create a magnetic field.

2. How is the direction of the magnetic field in a toroid determined?

The direction of the magnetic field in a toroid is determined by the right-hand rule. This means that if you point your right thumb in the direction of the current flow, then your fingers will curl in the direction of the magnetic field.

3. What factors affect the direction of the magnetic field in a toroid?

The direction of the magnetic field in a toroid is affected by the direction of the current flow, the number of turns in the coil, and the material of the core. Additionally, the shape and size of the toroid can also impact the direction of the magnetic field.

4. Can the direction of the magnetic field in a toroid be reversed?

Yes, the direction of the magnetic field in a toroid can be reversed by changing the direction of the current flow. This can be done by switching the polarity of the power source or by reversing the direction of the coil.

5. What are some practical applications of a toroid's magnetic field?

A toroid's magnetic field is used in a variety of applications, such as in transformers, electromagnets, electric motors, and generators. It is also used in medical imaging machines, particle accelerators, and magnetic levitation systems.

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