External electro-magneteic field acting on a wire

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When an external magnetic or electric field is applied to a wire carrying current, it can induce changes in voltage and current due to electromagnetic induction. The wire generates its own magnetic field, and a varying external magnetic field can induce an electromotive force (EMF) that may oppose or enhance the existing current. To increase voltage, an electric field, a magnetic field, or a combination of both can be utilized. For a magnetic field to effectively generate EMF, it must be in motion relative to the wire, similar to the operation of a generator. Understanding these interactions is crucial for applications in electromagnetism and electrical engineering.
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Hello, I am interested in knowing what happens ta wire trough which current is flowing, when an external magnetic, electrical or both , field is applied? Does the voltage or current change, can it be changed this way? Can you also provide some equations of this phenomenon, and also mix-induction, for example what happens to a wire which has an solenoid wrapped around it(leaving space between them), and if current flows trough the both of them or only one of them , what happens? This is only my personal interest in the topic, thank you in advance.
 
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Since the wire is electrically neutral, but generates its own magnetic field ... what do you think?
 
I understand that with a varying magnetic field we can induce current in the wire, which will either oppose or lead the existing current, but is possible to change the voltage?
 
Induction refers to an "electromotive force", or EMF. Yes, this is a change in the applied voltage.
 
So to , for example, increase the voltage, do I need an electrical field or magnetic field, or combination of both?
 
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So to , for example, increase the voltage, do I need an electrical field or magnetic field, or combination of both?

If there is an electric field, the wire will feel it - the field is the gradient of the voltage.

For a magnetic field to generate an EMF it must be in motion wrt the wire ... just like any generator.
 
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