Electromagnetism Help-- Magnetostatics Boundary Problem

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The discussion focuses on a magnetostatics boundary problem involving two magnetic materials with relative permeabilities μr1=2 and μr2=3, separated by a planar boundary. A magnetic field B1 of 4 T exists in the first material, and the boundary conditions dictate that the magnetic field B is continuous perpendicularly. The solution confirms that the perpendicular component of the magnetic field in the second material, B2, is also 4 T, while the magnetic field strength H2 is calculated as H2=4/3*μ0. The continuity of B across the boundary is established as a key principle in solving the problem.

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  • Understanding of magnetostatics and magnetic materials
  • Familiarity with boundary conditions in electromagnetic theory
  • Knowledge of the relationship between magnetic field B, magnetic field strength H, and permeability μ
  • Basic proficiency in using Maxwell's equations, specifically the divergence of B
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  • Study the derivation and implications of the boundary conditions for magnetic fields
  • Learn about the properties of magnetic materials and their relative permeability
  • Explore the application of Maxwell's equations in magnetostatics
  • Investigate the concept of magnetic field continuity and its applications in different geometries
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This discussion is beneficial for physics students, electrical engineers, and anyone studying magnetostatics or working with magnetic materials in engineering applications.

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Homework Statement


Two magnetic materials are separated by a planar boundary. The first magnetic material has a relative permeability μr2=2; the second material has a relative permeability μr2=3. A magnetic field of magnitude B1= 4 T exists within the first material. The boundary is perpendicular to the field in the first material. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field in the second material? You may assume that the magnetic fields B and H are linearly related in both materials

Homework Equations


B=μ0*μr*H
boundary conditions= B is continuous perpendicularly and H is continuous in parallel

The Attempt at a Solution


So far I have
for material 1: B=μ0*μr*H1 => 4T=μ0*2*H=> H1=2/μ0
since it is perpendicular to the boundary, B1(per)=B2(per) so, B2(per)=4 T as well.
H2=4/3*μ0

im not too sure as to how to transition from the components to the magnitude. Does the fact that the boundary is perpendicular mean that all the components are also perpendicular so no parallel components? WHat about μ0?

thanks
 
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You can compute ## H ## in each region including outside of the material, but I think this one is trivial. I'm going to need to give it further study, but because of the geometry, and because ## \nabla \cdot B=0 ##, I believe ## B ## needs to be continuous everywhere. There's really nothing that needs to be computed if all you need to do is give an answer for ## B ##.
 

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