How Does Material Thickness Affect Magnetic Force and Field Strength?

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SUMMARY

This discussion focuses on the relationship between material thickness and magnetic force and field strength, specifically using permanent magnets. Key equations include the magnetic force formula F = μ0 H² A / 2 and the magnetic field strength equation B0 = μ0 M. The user plans to gather data on how magnetic force varies with different material thicknesses and distances from the magnets. The discussion emphasizes the need for precise measurements and calculations to understand these relationships effectively.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of magnetic field strength and force calculations
  • Familiarity with the equations of magnetism, including F = μ0 H² A / 2
  • Knowledge of material properties affecting magnetic shielding
  • Basic skills in data collection and analysis using scales and measurements
NEXT STEPS
  • Measure magnetic force on ferromagnetic objects at varying material thicknesses
  • Calculate magnetic field strength using B0 = μ0 M based on mass and volume
  • Analyze the relationship between force and distance using collected data
  • Explore the effects of different materials on magnetic shielding and force
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Students in physics, engineers working with magnetic systems, and researchers studying magnetic properties and materials will benefit from this discussion.

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Homework Statement



I want to find this:

C magnetic field strength of magnets
C magnetic force on ferromagnetic object
C force vs. distance
C force vs. material thickness (shielding)


Various metal objects of varrying thickness's
I have a scale
I have two permanent magnets
Dimensions:
Height = 0.41cm = 0.0041m
Diameter = 1.8 cm = 0.018 m
Area = πr² = π(0.009m)²
Area = 2.5∊-4 m²
Volume = πr²(h)
Volume = 1.03∊-6 m³

Collected data =d =distance (mm)|mass=(g)
d0, 235g
d1, 122g
d2, 90g
d3, 64g
d4, 44g
d5, 28g

Homework Equations



F={{\mu q_{m1} q_{m2}}\over{4\pi r^2}}

A is the area of each surface, in m2
H is their magnetizing field, in A/m
μ0 is the permeability of space, which equals 4π×10−7 T·m/A
B is the flux density, in T.

F=\frac{\mu_0 H^2 A}{2} = \frac{B^2 A}{2 \mu_0}

B0 is the magnetic flux density very close to each pole, in T,
A is the area of each pole, in m2,
L is the length of each magnet, in m,
R is the radius of each magnet, in m, and
x is the separation between the two magnets, in m.

F(x) = \frac{\pi\mu_0}{4} M^2 R^4 \left[\frac{1}{x^2} + \frac{1}{(x+2t)^2} - \frac{2}{(x + t)^2}\right]

B0 = μ0M

The effective magnetic dipole can be written as

m = MV

Where V is the volume of the magnet. For a cylinder, this is V = πR2t.

When t < < x, the point dipole approximation is obtained,

F(x) = \frac{3\pi\mu_0}{2} M^2 R^4 t^2\frac{1}{x^4} = \frac{3\mu_0}{2\pi} M^2 V^2\frac{1}{x^4} = \frac{3\mu_0}{2\pi} m_1 m_2\frac{1}{x^4}

I am thinking I may need to gather more data in order to find what I am looking for.

The Attempt at a Solution



Force vs Distance graph has been done as for the others I am not sure what formulas to use or how to gather the information, from a permanent magnet.
 
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I think I will need to measure the magnetic force on different material thicknesses and see how the force changes with distance and thickness. For the magnetic field strength of magnets, I know that B0 = μ0M, so I can calculate the magnetic field strength by measuring the magnet's mass and volume. For the magnetic force on ferromagnetic objects, I think I can use the equation F = μ0 H2A/2, where μ0 is the permeability of space, H is their magnetizing field, and A is the area of each surface. For the force vs. material thickness (shielding), I can use the equation F(x) = 3πμ0M2R4t2/x^4, where M is the magnetization, R is the radius of the magnet, and t is the thickness of the material.
 

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