How Strong is a 5 Tesla Magnetic Field?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the strength of a 5 tesla magnetic field, exploring its magnitude in comparison to other magnetic fields and the effects it may have on materials like iron. The scope includes conceptual understanding and practical implications of such a magnetic field strength.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express curiosity about the strength of a 5 tesla magnetic field, noting that it is significantly stronger than common magnetic fields.
  • Comparative values of magnetic field strengths are provided, including Earth's surface field (10^-4 tesla), a small bar magnet (10^-2 tesla), a Bainbridge mass spectrometer (0.4 tesla), and a large electromagnet (1.5 tesla).
  • Questions are raised about the effects of placing a piece of iron in a 5 tesla magnetic field, with suggestions that it would be attracted to the field and that a net magnetization would be induced in the iron.
  • Participants inquire about the source of the 5 tesla magnetic field, indicating interest in practical applications or setups.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that a 5 tesla magnetic field is strong and would have significant effects on materials like iron. However, there are multiple perspectives on the specifics of these effects and the context of generating such a field.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the effects of magnetic fields on materials are not fully explored, and the discussion does not resolve the specifics of how a 5 tesla field is produced or the exact nature of its interactions with different materials.

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this is just a question i can't seem to find an answer for, but i was wondering how strong a 5 tesla magnetic field is?
 
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Pretty freaking strong.


http://coolmagnetman.com/magflux.htm"
 
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jearls74 said:
this is just a question i can't seem to find an answer for, but i was wondering how strong a 5 tesla magnetic field is?
For comparison, these are some approximate mag field strengths, in tesla:
At Earth's surface: 10^-4
Near a small bar magnet: 10^-2
Bainbridge mass spectrometer: 0.4
Near a big electrommagnet: 1.5
 
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what would happen if i placed a piece of iron in a 5 tesla field?
 
jearls74 said:
what would happen if i placed a piece of iron in a 5 tesla field?


Duh? It would be attracted to the B field? :-p :smile:

But I guess you knew that. :biggrin:

Correct answer...
A net magnetization would be induced in the iron in the direction of the field.

BTW, What are you using to produce the 5 Tesla?

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