NooDota Messages 68 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Jul 25, 2015 #1 The electromagnetic force F = I*L*B * SinΘ will increase based on the value on SinΘ.What's the physical explanation for this? Why does the angle between vectors B and IL matter?
The electromagnetic force F = I*L*B * SinΘ will increase based on the value on SinΘ.What's the physical explanation for this? Why does the angle between vectors B and IL matter?
Dr. Courtney Science Advisor Education Advisor Insights Author Messages 3,306 Reaction score 2,531 Jul 25, 2015 #2 Because there is a cross product between B and V (vectors) when computing magnetic force on moving particles. Particles moving parallel to a magnetic field do not experience a magnetic force.
Because there is a cross product between B and V (vectors) when computing magnetic force on moving particles. Particles moving parallel to a magnetic field do not experience a magnetic force.