Electromagnetism Help-- Magnetostatics Boundary Problem

In summary, the magnitude of the magnetic field in the second material is also 4 T, as the boundary between the two materials is perpendicular and therefore the same in both materials. The magnitude of the magnetic field in each material is determined by the linear relationship between B and H, and the fact that the magnetic fields must be continuous across the boundary.
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Homework Statement


Two magnetic materials are separated by a planar boundary. The first magnetic material has a relative permeability μr2=2; the second material has a relative permeability μr2=3. A magnetic field of magnitude B1= 4 T exists within the first material. The boundary is perpendicular to the field in the first material. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field in the second material? You may assume that the magnetic fields B and H are linearly related in both materials

Homework Equations


B=μ0*μr*H
boundary conditions= B is continuous perpendicularly and H is continuous in parallel

The Attempt at a Solution


So far I have
for material 1: B=μ0*μr*H1 => 4T=μ0*2*H=> H1=2/μ0
since it is perpendicular to the boundary, B1(per)=B2(per) so, B2(per)=4 T as well.
H2=4/3*μ0

im not too sure as to how to transition from the components to the magnitude. Does the fact that the boundary is perpendicular mean that all the components are also perpendicular so no parallel components? WHat about μ0?

thanks
 
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You can compute ## H ## in each region including outside of the material, but I think this one is trivial. I'm going to need to give it further study, but because of the geometry, and because ## \nabla \cdot B=0 ##, I believe ## B ## needs to be continuous everywhere. There's really nothing that needs to be computed if all you need to do is give an answer for ## B ##.
 

1. What is magnetostatics?

Magnetostatics is a branch of electromagnetism that deals with the study of static magnetic fields produced by steady currents.

2. What is a boundary problem in magnetostatics?

A boundary problem in magnetostatics arises when the magnetic field is discontinuous at the interface between two different materials.

3. How is a magnetostatics boundary problem solved?

A magnetostatics boundary problem is solved by applying the boundary conditions, which are equations that relate the magnetic field and its derivatives at the interface between materials.

4. What are some common boundary conditions in magnetostatics?

Some common boundary conditions in magnetostatics include the continuity of the normal component of the magnetic field, the continuity of the tangential component of the magnetic field, and the continuity of the normal component of the magnetic flux density.

5. Why is solving magnetostatics boundary problems important?

Solving magnetostatics boundary problems is important because it allows us to accurately predict the behavior of magnetic fields at interfaces between different materials, which is crucial in the design and optimization of various electromagnetic devices.

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