Induced current by moving bar magnet external to solenoid.

In summary, a long bar magnet moving externally to a solenoid can induce a current due to the external magnetic field produced by the magnet. This current can be accurately calculated by knowing the magnetic field strength and pattern. This could be a potential science project or undergraduate laboratory exercise.
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Hi, I was wondering whether a bar magnet would induce a current if it was moving external to the solenoid, rather than within the coil. I see no reason why it wouldn't occur, but I've never seen it displayed or mentioned so I'm not sure. Thank you.
 
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The external magnetic field from a long bar magnet loops around from the + pole end to the - pole end, and falls off in strength as one moves away from the ends. Thereby if you move a long bar magnet towards a solenoid, there will be an EMF ## \varepsilon=-\frac{d \Phi}{dt} ##. With known magnetic field strength and pattern, it would be possible to accurately compute the EMF that occurs for the motion of the magnet towards the solenoid at a given speed. An experiment like this could make for a good science project and/or undergraduate laboratory exercise.
 
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1. What is the concept of induced current by a moving bar magnet outside a solenoid?

The concept of induced current by a moving bar magnet outside a solenoid is based on Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction. This law states that when a magnetic field is changing within a closed loop, an electric current will be induced in that loop. In the case of a moving bar magnet outside a solenoid, the changing magnetic field of the magnet induces a current in the solenoid.

2. How does the direction of the induced current relate to the motion of the bar magnet?

The direction of the induced current in the solenoid is determined by the direction of the motion of the bar magnet. If the magnet is moving towards the solenoid, the induced current will flow in one direction, and if the magnet is moving away from the solenoid, the induced current will flow in the opposite direction.

3. What factors affect the magnitude of induced current in a solenoid?

The magnitude of the induced current in a solenoid is affected by several factors, including the strength of the magnetic field of the bar magnet, the speed of the magnet's motion, the number of turns in the solenoid, and the cross-sectional area of the solenoid.

4. Can the induced current in a solenoid be increased?

Yes, the induced current in a solenoid can be increased by increasing the strength of the magnetic field or the speed of the bar magnet's motion. Additionally, adding more turns to the solenoid or increasing the cross-sectional area can also increase the induced current.

5. What are some real-world applications of induced current by a moving bar magnet outside a solenoid?

One real-world application of induced current by a moving bar magnet outside a solenoid is in generators, where the motion of a magnet through a solenoid coil produces electricity. This principle is also used in devices such as electric motors, transformers, and electromagnetic sensors.

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