Force between magnet and solenoid

In summary, the formula for force between a current carrying solenoid and a permanent magnet is directly proportional to the product of their flux densities at poles. This is similar to the formula for force between two permanent magnets. However, it is still unclear if the same formula can be used by substituting the values of flux density and other parameters of the solenoid instead of the magnet. More research is needed in this area.
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M.Kalai vanan
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what is the formula for force between current carrying solenoid (both cylindrical and toroidal ) and a permanent magnet.
 
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M.Kalai vanan said:
what is the formula for force between current carrying solenoid (both cylindrical and toroidal ) and a permanent magnet.

What have you found in your searching for such formulas so far?
 
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so far I've found out the formula for force between two permanent magnets and it states that the force is directly proportional to the product of their flux densities at poles. Now my doubt is that can we use the same formula by substituting the value of flux density and other parameters of solenoid instead of magnet.
 

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1. What is the force between a magnet and a solenoid?

The force between a magnet and a solenoid is the attractive or repulsive force that exists between the two objects due to their magnetic fields. This force is a result of the interaction between the magnetic poles of the magnet and the induced magnetic field in the solenoid.

2. How does the strength of the magnet affect the force between a magnet and a solenoid?

The strength of the magnet has a direct impact on the force between a magnet and a solenoid. A stronger magnet will create a stronger magnetic field, resulting in a stronger force between the two objects. Similarly, a weaker magnet will result in a weaker force between them.

3. Does the distance between the magnet and solenoid affect the force?

Yes, the distance between the magnet and solenoid does affect the force between them. The force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the two objects. This means that as the distance increases, the force decreases and vice versa.

4. How does the orientation of the magnet and solenoid affect the force between them?

The orientation of the magnet and solenoid can determine the direction of the force between them. If the two objects are aligned in the same direction, the force will be attractive, whereas if they are aligned in opposite directions, the force will be repulsive.

5. Can the force between a magnet and solenoid be controlled?

Yes, the force between a magnet and solenoid can be controlled by changing the strength of the magnet, the distance between the two objects, and the orientation of the magnet and solenoid. Additionally, the use of materials with different magnetic properties can also affect the force between them.

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