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  1. A

    Calculate the probablity density and current density of a wavefunction

    i have use time evolution operator to get the wavefunction at any time "t" as Ψ(x,t) = U(t,t1) * Ψ(x,t1) but i don't know how to calculate next part of the question
  2. JH_1870

    A A question about current density in finite element analysis

    I know that if there is only one conductor providing the current density, then the current density can be used. But if you apply Maxwell's equation when there are multiple current sources, I don't know which value to use. This is not an analysis using a tool, but a problem when I develop the...
  3. JH_1870

    A Relationship between magnetic potential and current density in Maxwell

    I am currently studying to solve Maxwell's equations using FEM. I have a question about Maxwell's equations while studying. I understood that the magnetic potential becomes ▽^2 Az = -mu_0 Jz when the current flows only in the z-axis. I also understood the effect of the current flowing in a...
  4. S

    B Phase Difference of Current & Voltage: Capacitors, Inductors & Complex Numbers

    how does capacitors and inductors cause phase difference between current and voltage? how does complex number come into play to explain the relation between phase of current and voltage?
  5. Skarki

    Find the current using jω method

    Summary: Current using jω method with 3 components in the following series : Resistor, capacitor and Inductor. I have the following information: R=1 * 10^3 ohm L = 0.5 H C = 0.1 * 10^-6 F v(t) = 230 * sqrt(2) * sin(2pi * 400 * t) All the components are in parallel as shown in the image...
  6. kma

    How accurate is a multimeter when measuring current

    Hi. I want to ask a quick question, how accurate are multimeters? Like is every current detected on a multimeter a legitimate current or can it sometimes detect false currents, and can it miss any currents that are there? And how accurate are the values on there when it comes to what the current...
  7. unoonu

    Relative Velocity Against the Water Current

    vcanoe_wrt_ground = 3 m/s + (-6) m/s = 3 m/s - 6 m/s = -3 m/s Thus, if I understand this correctly, the rower will never reach his goal 36 m away as his canoe's resultant velocity is negative (i.e., his canoe is effectively going downstream even though it is trying to go upstream). My only...
  8. PhysicsTest

    LED Peak Current: Know Nominal & Peak Currents for Vehicle LEDs

    I want to understand if LED's which are used in the vehicles have Peak and nominal current? This is to know the hardware design to support the LEDs with peak currents, if both peak and nominal currents are same we can design a single board else the hardware design shall also consider the peak...
  9. hagopbul

    A question about the current SAT standardized tests

    hello : i saw a sat book few days ago and noticed that it is only english and elementary math , i was surprised do you need to pass only sat to enroll in a university why there is no sat object , for example sat physics , sat math , sat chemistry ,...etc in order to help student with the sat...
  10. besebenomo

    Moving bar enclosing a changing magnetic field generates a current

    The amplitude of ##\vec{B}## is given by: $$B(x) = B_{0} - B_{0} \frac{x}{2l}$$ for ##0 \leq 0 \leq 2l## This was my attempts at finding the flux of B: $$\Phi(B) = (B_{0} - B_{0} \frac{x}{2l})(2l-x(t))l = B_{0}2l^2-2B_{0}x(t)l+ B_{0}\frac{x(t)^2}{2}$$ and the current: $$ i = -\frac{d...
  11. simphysics

    Current calculation of a Y-junction

    Hello everyone! I've been trying to solve this circuit but there's something wrong. Firstly, I made a Delta-Y conversion so that1 and zA were in series, and so were z5 and zb. I really don't know if writing "I0=IA-IB" is correct, cause basically I0 is the current that flows between the nodes A...
  12. A

    Biot-Savart equation for AC current

    The fact that the current changes in time should allow me to take it outside from the integral along the coil, since it is not a function of space. But I'm not sure about this assumption, is there something I'm missing or am i correct? Thanks
  13. Salmone

    I Can current flow in an open circuit?

    I have two related but separated questions: 1. If I have an open circuit connected to a battery, let's say an alkaline battery connected to a straight wire and nothing more, once I connect the battery to this wire there will be for a short time a current in the wire? Since in the battery due to...
  14. G

    Is Moore's Law Still Relevant in the Age of Semiconductors and Robosourcing?

    I'm sure this gets asked a lot. CPUs and GPUs still kind of mystify me, since I do not know their science. It came to me after studying some computational linguistics that it might be possible that in the next 100 years, we might have smart-translating, smart-talking machines without a theory...
  15. S

    A Current Status of Electromagnetic Triviality

    I know how to calculate the standard Landau pole result at one loop suggesting that a quantum field theoretic treatment of the electromagnetic force in the continuum is trivial. I am wondering does this result continue to hold at higher loops, nonperturbatively or when electromagnetism is...
  16. LCSphysicist

    I Current theory of composite quarks and leptons

    "M. Shupe [Phys. Lett. 86B, 87 (1979)] has proposed that all quarks and leptons are composed of two even more elementary constituents:" (Griffiths) I am redoing the book of elementary particles from Griffths, and this exercise has showed really interesting to me. How is the currently status of...
  17. D

    Solar Sails -- What are the current limitations?

    What are the current limitations with solar sails and why are they not used with greater frequency? I have heard of hydrogen blistering -- is that a significant issue?
  18. shivajikobardan

    Comp Sci Current broadcast address+1 for next subnet network address?

    https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/training-events/netacad/demos/CCNA3v3Demo/PDF/lab_1_1_4.pdf This is the pdf I am studying from. This is not exactly what I need for my exams but it’s pretty clearly written and concept giving thing. 192.168.10.0/24 is given IP address to subnet. We need 4...
  19. G

    B Resonance state - Alternating current

    In alternating current, is the resonance state that the phase angle of the current is 0?
  20. greg_rack

    Current flowing through resistor in RLC circuit (C in parallel with L)

    Hello guys, LRC circuits with an AC source are having the best over me... had some confusion in class with respect to which method is best using(phasors diagram, reactances or complex impedances) which I am trying to desperately sort out before my exam; here I will show you my best attempt on...
  21. Mr Nobody

    How Can Eddy Current Drag Be Minimized in AC Generators?

    Hello everyone, I'm working on a home project to create AC current, using magnets (AC Generator). I understand the principles of how to generate AC current however, I lack the complex knowledge of the physics side. I have searched and watched various Youtube videos etc, but none of them answer...
  22. A

    RL Circuit Initial Current Simplification

    ##I_2 = \frac{V}{R_3 + R_2}e^{-t/\tau}## ##I_2 = \frac{50}{19.4(2)}e^{-t/\tau}## as t goes to 0, ##I_2 = \frac{50}{19.4(2)}## = 1.29 Amps which is not the answer.
  23. P

    Parallel RLC Admittance, Current and Power Vector Diagrams

    (An even longer-winded version was written and deleted out of mercy.) Assume an AC voltage at zero degrees applied to an ideal parallel RLC circuit. For a predominantly inductive circuit, the vector diagram for current should show the supply current in the fourth quadrant (i.e. with lagging...
  24. Orodruin

    Insights Symmetry Arguments and the Infinite Wire with a Current

    Continue reading...
  25. J

    Solving for x in Circular Current Equation

    The second equation gives the magnetic field at a point away from the center of a circular current. If we multiply this by the the area we get a function for the magnetic flux. We have an increasing current which induces an increasing magnetic field. Now just solve for x in the second equation...
  26. L

    Solving Equation to Analyze Steady State Current

    I set up the equation ##V-iR-L\frac{di}{dt}=0##, with ##i(0)## and by solving it I got ##i(t)=\frac{V}{R}(1-e^{-\frac{R}{L}t})##. Then, since the steady state current is ##i_s=\frac{V}{R}## I imposed the condition ##i(t_1)=\frac{9}{10}\frac{V}{R}\Leftrightarrow...
  27. N

    Pourbaix diagram and current voltage curve

    I have a chemistry project and my research question roughly translates to: What is the effect of the different metals electrolytic nature on iron corrosion? (In french: Quel est l’effet de la nature électrolytique de différents métaux (cuivre, aluminium, magnésium) sur la corrosion humide du...
  28. Mr_Allod

    Total Josephson current through junction with magnetic field

    Hello there, I am given a diagram of a Josephson Junction like so: With a magnetic field ##B = \mu_oH## in the z-direction. I'm reasonably sure ##d_x,d_y,d_z## are normal lengths, not infinitesimal lengths although that is up for debate. Using the above equations I rearrange the expression...
  29. BnayaMeir

    Surface Current and Electric Field

    Hi everyone! I'm pretty new in this forum, I found the topics here very relevant to my physics course. And here is my question: Given the following drawing, two infinite sheets (in y and z axis) of ideal conductive material. their thickness is infinitesimal (dx->0). The electric field is...
  30. ErikZorkin

    I Simulating physics: the current status of lattice field theories

    I recently watched this video by David Tong on computer simulation of quantum fields on lattices, fermionic fields in particular. He said it was impossible to simulate a fermionic field on a lattice so that the action be local, Hermitian and translation-invariant unless extra fermions get...
  31. C

    Why is current defined as the rate of change of charge?

    Homework Statement:: This isn't a homework question but just a theoretical questions. [mentor’s note: moved to a more appropriate forum for theoretical questions.] I know that current is defined as the rate of change of charge per unit time. i = dq/dt This makes sense for a capacitor which...
  32. DuckAmuck

    A Unifying Lagrangians in Electrodynamics: Fμν, Aμ Jμ, & Lorentz Force

    How would you unify the two Lagrangians you see in electrodynamics? Namely the field Lagrangian: Lem = -1/4 Fμν Fμν - Aμ Jμ and the particle Lagrangian: Lp = -m/γ - q Aμ vμ The latter here gives you the Lorentz force equation. fμ = q Fμν vν It seems the terms - q Aμ vμ and - Aμ Jμ account for...
  33. ursonor99

    Impact of AC effects on current density analysis of pcb for 50-60Hz

    Hello , I was looking into current density analysis of a PCB that handles distribution of AC power . from ansys and cadence sites , i realized by current density they refer to DC IR drop that is a pure ohmic analysis that doesn't take into consideration the AC effects . And in order to take this...
  34. V

    Magnets near a current carrying wire

    Hi! I'm trying to understand electromagnetism. So I had a question: if we place a bar magnets on the low friction surface near vertical wire, then switch on the current, what will happen? As I been told they will align with the magnetic lines, and then nothing will happen. I also suggest that...
  35. johnsmith7565

    Engineering First Order RL Circuit: Finding a Current I2(0-)

    I shorted the inductor and performed mesh analysis. The solutions to the linear system were done using a calculator. The book says that the value for i2(0-) should be 15 mA but I'm getting -2mA. What am I doing wrong? I'm completely confused. Maybe mesh isn't the most efficient way to find I2...
  36. J

    Find the current through a complicated circuit

    Yeah so I'm confused about this circuit because it has an overlapping path. My guess is that the current doesn't flow in one of the two paths in the middle but I don't have a good reason for it (I don't know why). I suppose there is symmetry but I haven't been able to find good videos on...
  37. A

    I Did Ohm, Ampere, and Volta Collaborate on Ohm's Law?

    Voltage SI unit = Volts Current SI unit = Ampere Resistance SI unit = Ohm Ohm's law : V=IR Did Georg Ohm (German), Ampere (French) & Volta (Italian) collaborated when Ohm came out with this electricity equation with units for voltage, current & resistance as per their surnames? Credit goes to...
  38. SanaiBongchul

    Green's reciprocity theorem about current density and magnetic field

    I have to prove three equations above. For first two equations, I've been thought and made reasonable answer by using a definition of the electricfield. However, for third, I can't use a definition of a magnetic field due to the cross product Like J_2 X J_1 X (r_2 - r_1). I think three of 'em...
  39. altruan23

    Engineering Constant current source transistor circuit - differences between 2 types?

    So basically we can have a constant current but i don't understand this circuit. for example: i can have the Ia what ever I want with current divider rule: Ia = Iq * R2/R3. So Ia is proportional to the ratio of R2/R3. And if i give a resistor at the collector terminal, if i change it between...
  40. M

    Helix Angle or Pitch Angle for this Solenoid carring Current?

    I honestly have such a dumb question- it says “a pitch angle” but cannot find that in relation to a helix. It is not defined in the textbook. Looking on google I found a helix angle, but is that different than the pitch angle? Can anyone draw me a picture of where the pitch angle is? I assumed...
  41. Shreya

    Maxwell's Capacitor argument for a time independent Current

    Is it because the current applied to a capacitor will never be time independent? Please help me out🙏
  42. L

    Current In/Out: Understanding Electrical Circuits

    I am not an educated man, so please try to answer in Layman's terms. It makes no sense to me. How and Electrical circuit that has X amount of current flowing through it, and X amount of current being used by a Device. I.e. a Washing Machine, Light bulb etc. have the same current flowing out of...
  43. Astronuc

    Current disease events in wildlife and domestic animals

    My wife read an article last night about an outbreak of hemorrhagic fever in rabbits, and it has been passing through populations throughout the US. So, I decided to look into it and came across a wildlifehealth.org. There is a lot of nasty stuff out there. Detection of High Pathogenic Avian...
  44. miyelmunshi

    Engineering RC circuit where source depends on capacitor current

    I did a kvl loop and got V + 5Io - 15 Io = 0 So, V = 10Io Then, substituted dq/dt for Io and q/c for V I get to dq/dt - 50000q = 0 solving this equation i get q = C x e^50000q (c for constant) my Io = dq/dt so Io now is 50,000Ce^50000q now my Q(0) is 3 x 10^-5 So my Io (0) should be...
  45. A

    Old City & Guilds Current Limitation Question

    Hi, I have the following question from an old City & Guilds paper: A resistive load rated at 65 W, 110 V is to be used on a 230 V, 50 Hz supply. Calculate (a) current in the load (b) voltage drop needed across a pure inductor connected in series with the load (c) inductance of this...
  46. R

    Please help me calculate the wire temperature due to this current

    Hi, I need to calculate the temperature of a wire, due electric current passing through, and I have no idea how to do that. I need it for a device that I want assemble. I'm using one single thread (strand) of speaker cable, like you can see in this picture: Again, Just a single thread that...
  47. W

    B Current status of Horava Lifshitz gravity?

    Many years I read a lay person friendly article on Horava Lifshitz gravity. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/splitting-time-from-space-evidence/ Im curious to know how has this theory developed? Is it taken seriously? What are the outstanding problems ? Have there been any impressive...
  48. N

    Current vs Current Density vs Magnetic Field

    If I want to carry 10 A through an 8 AWG wire, I understand that there will be a specific magnetic field around the wire which will decrease as I move outward from the wire radially. Let's consider the center of that wire as coordinates (x,y)=(0,0). An object located at (0,10) would see a...
  49. E

    Total current needs to go through the inductor L1, How ?

    Summary:: So the question is, what do I need to do on clamp 'ab', so that the total current only goes through the Inductor L1. I know the must be a second inductor parallel to the capacitor C1, but i don't know why. Can someone please explain. I also included the german question under the picture.
  50. F

    Wheatstone bridge and conditions for current to flow between 2 points

    Hello, I was reflecting on the functioning of a balanced Wheatstone bridge circuit: Point C and D are at the same electric potential V (zero potential difference). Even if they are connected by an ideal zero resistance wire, current will not split at either node C or D to flow through that...
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