Electric Permittivity, Magnetic Permeability & Suceptibility

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Start date Aug 8, 2017
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Conceptual Electric Magnetic Permeability Permittivity

In summary, electric permittivity and magnetic permeability are properties that measure a material's ability to store and support electric and magnetic fields, respectively. Electric susceptibility is directly related to electric permittivity and all three properties are affected by temperature. They are important in electronic component design and can be altered by changing a material's composition or applying external fields.

Aug 8, 2017

Pushoam

Can anyone please explain me the physical significance of these concepts??

Electric permittivity, Magnetic Permeability & suceptibility

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Aug 8, 2017

Dale

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Can you ask a more focused question? As it stands the only reasonable response would be to link to the Wikipedia entries and maybe a textbook.

1. What is the difference between electric permittivity and magnetic permeability?

Electric permittivity is a measure of a material's ability to store an electric field, while magnetic permeability is a measure of a material's ability to support a magnetic field.

2. What is the relationship between electric susceptibility and electric permittivity?

Electric susceptibility is a measure of how easily a material can be polarized by an external electric field. It is directly related to electric permittivity, as the higher the permittivity, the higher the susceptibility.

3. How are these properties affected by temperature?

Both electric permittivity and magnetic permeability are temperature-dependent. In general, as temperature increases, so does the permittivity and permeability of a material.

4. What are some common applications of these properties?

Electric permittivity, magnetic permeability, and susceptibility are important properties in the design of electronic components, such as capacitors and transformers. They also play a role in the behavior of electromagnetic waves and materials used in communication technologies.

5. Can these properties be altered or manipulated?

Yes, these properties can be altered by changing the composition or structure of a material. For example, by adding certain elements or applying external magnetic or electric fields, the permittivity, permeability, and susceptibility of a material can be changed.