Effect of varying magnetic field on a static charge

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the effects of a time-varying magnetic field on a static electrically charged object, exploring whether experiments have been conducted to observe these effects and the underlying principles of electromagnetism involved.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about experiments that specifically observe the effect of a time-varying magnetic field on a static charge.
  • Another participant notes that in electromagnetism, a varying magnetic field is always associated with electric fields, which influence charged particles in a stationary frame.
  • A participant acknowledges the influence of the electric field created by a varying magnetic field but seeks specific experimental evidence related to static charges.
  • Several participants mention that motors operate with time-varying magnetic fields and imply that basic electromagnetism experiments demonstrate these principles, though specifics are not provided.
  • One participant emphasizes that they are not referring to electromagnetic induction but rather the direct effects of a varying magnetic field on electrostatically charged objects.
  • Another participant explains the relationship between induced electromotive force (emf) and the electric field associated with a changing magnetic field, referencing relevant equations.
  • A later reply suggests that free electrons can also be considered electrostatically charged objects, potentially broadening the discussion to include their behavior in varying fields.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the relevance of existing experiments and the specific effects of varying magnetic fields on static charges. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the existence of specific experiments that directly address the initial inquiry.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference fundamental principles of electromagnetism and various experimental setups, but there is a lack of consensus on specific experiments that isolate the effect of a varying magnetic field on static charges.

arul_k
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I would like to know if any experiments have been conducted to determine the effect of a time varying magnetic field on a static electrically charged object.

If so, are they any links to these experiments on the web

Thanks.
 
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Nearly every setup in electromagnetism has this in some frame for some moment in time. The variable magnetic field always comes with electric fields, and only those influence the particle (in the frame where it is at rest).
 
Thank you for your reply.
I am aware that the electric field created by the varying magnetic field would effect a charged particle.

What I wish to know is if any experiments have been specifically conducted to observe the effect of the electric field created by a varying magnetic field on a charged object/particle.
 
Every motor does that.

And sure, the Maxwell equations have been tested in thousands of experiments.
 
mfb said:
Every motor does that.

And sure, the Maxwell equations have been tested in thousands of experiments.

Could you explain what you mean by every motor does that. Specifically, which experiment has been performed to test the effect of a time varying magnetic field on a static charge?
 
arul_k said:
Could you explain what you mean by every motor does that.
Every motor has a time-varying magnetic field, and charges that do not move (at zero current) or do not move in a significant way (at typical currents) or do not move in a suitable reference frame (moving together with the charges).
Specifically, which experiment has been performed to test the effect of a time varying magnetic field on a static charge?
All basic experiments about electromagnetism do, including "move a magnet close to a conductor" in every possible way.
 
mfb said:
Every motor has a time-varying magnetic field, and charges that do not move (at zero current) or do not move in a significant way (at typical currents) or do not move in a suitable reference frame (moving together with the charges).
All basic experiments about electromagnetism do, including "move a magnet close to a conductor" in every possible way.

Thanks mfb for your reply. I wasn't referring to induction due to a varying magnetic field. As I mentioned in my first post, I wish to know the effet of the varying magnetic field on an electrostatically charged object.
 
The induced emf which causes electrons to move in a wire, in electromagnetic induction, is the direct result of the ##\vec E## field which is associated with a changing ##\vec B## field. By definition, emf is the line integral of ##\vec E##. The usual equation for induced emf, $$\mathcal{E} = - \frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}$$ is equivalent to $$\oint {\vec E \cdot d \vec l} = \frac{d}{dt} \int {\vec B \cdot d \vec a}$$ which in turn leads (via Stokes's Theorem) to $$\vec \nabla \times \vec E = - \frac{d \vec B}{dt}$$
 
Electrons have an electric charge, and if they are free (in vacuum or in metals) you could even call them "electrostatically charged objects".
 

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