Electricity (DC) and magnetism

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Start date Dec 8, 2010
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When direct current (DC) flows through a wire, it generates a magnetic field around it. The presence of external magnets can interact with this magnetic field, affecting the behavior of the current. The extent of this interaction is influenced by factors such as the type of wire and the magnitude of the current. Stronger currents and specific wire materials can enhance the interaction with nearby magnets. Understanding these principles is essential for applications in electromagnetism and electrical engineering.

Dec 8, 2010

mtlpl

When current (DC) passed through a wire it creates a magnetic field around it, right? But if you placed magnets around that wire would they interact with the electricity flowing through the wire? If so, to what extent?

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Dec 8, 2010

cobrastrike

Yes, it depends on the wire and the amount of electricity flowing through it!

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