Calculating Force Created by Opposing Magnets

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The discussion focuses on calculating the force generated by opposing magnets influenced by electrical energy. The Biot-Savart law is identified as a key formula for determining the magnetic field from wire geometry. Additionally, the force can be calculated using the equation dF = I dL x B, where I represents current, dL is the differential length of the wire, and B is the magnetic field. Factors such as the size of the magnets, the amount of current supplied, the angle between the magnets, and the distance separating them are crucial in determining the maximum force produced.

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Amount of force 1 magnet with"x"electric energy can create against an opposing magnet

is there a formula which can allow me to calculate the amount of force which can be created by two opposing magnetic fields with a certain amount of electrical current?

does the size of the magnet have much to do with the maximum amount of force the field can create ?

maybe some formula involving : SIZE of magnet, amount of current supplied, ANGLE (degrees) of opposing magnet with the same energy and DISTANCE between these two magnets?
 
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Use the Biot-Savart law to calculate the field from your wire geometry and then use dF = I dL x B to determine the force.
 

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