Conductor in a Static B Field: Impact on Electron Orbitals and Induction"

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Placing a solid conductor in a static magnetic field does not induce a current, as static fields cannot do work unless dealing with superconductors. The Lorentz force does not shift electron orbitals in this scenario, as the conductor itself must be charged to experience any attraction. Regardless of the material, a static field will attract uncharged objects toward its source. Current flow in a conductor requires a moving magnetic field and a closed loop to form an electric circuit. Thus, static magnetic fields alone do not affect electron behavior in conductors.
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What happens if I place a solid conductor in a static B field. I mean B fields can't do work so it won't induce a current unless its a superconductor. Will it shift the electron orbitals because of the Lorentz force? Any input will be much appreciated.
 
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If you put anything in a static field it will be attracted to the source of the static field, so long as the object is not charged itself with a positive or negative electric charge. It does not matter if its a conductor or not.

Just ignore superconductors, they are a different ball game all together. The only way you can get current to flow in a conductor is if you have a moving dipole magnetic field, and the conductor would need to be in a loop to form an electric circuit or no current will ever flow.

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