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Does the force between two current carrying conductors irrespective of their orientation act along the centre of mass? Or is it that the force acts on each point of the wire/conductor?
The force between two current-carrying conductors is the result of the interaction between the magnetic fields produced by the flow of electric current through the conductors. This force is known as the Lorentz force and is given by the formula F = I1*I2*L*μ0 / (2πd), where I1 and I2 are the currents, L is the length of the conductors, μ0 is the permeability of free space, and d is the distance between the conductors.
The direction of the current in each conductor determines the direction of the magnetic fields they produce. If the currents are flowing in the same direction, the magnetic fields will interact in a way that creates an attractive force between the conductors. If the currents are flowing in opposite directions, the magnetic fields will interact to create a repulsive force between the conductors.
The force between two current-carrying conductors is inversely proportional to the distance between them. This means that as the distance between the conductors increases, the force decreases. This relationship is described by the inverse square law, which states that the force is proportional to 1/d^2, where d is the distance between the conductors.
Yes, the force between two conductors can be increased by increasing the magnitude of the currents flowing through them. This can be achieved by increasing the voltage or the resistance in the circuit. However, there is a limit to how much the force can be increased, as it is also dependent on the permeability of free space and the length of the conductors.
The force between current-carrying conductors is the basis for many important technologies such as electric motors, generators, and transformers. It is also used in devices such as speakers, microphones, and particle accelerators. Additionally, this force is used in research and experimental studies to understand the behavior of electric currents and magnetic fields.