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Aswin Sasikumar 1729
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Is it possible to have a purely parallel magnetic circuit in any case?(it should not be a series or series-parallel circuit)
Is a Purely Parallel Magnetic Circuit Feasible?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the feasibility of a purely parallel magnetic circuit, exploring whether such a configuration can exist without involving series or series-parallel elements. Participants examine definitions, theoretical implications, and practical examples related to magnetic circuits.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants question the existence of a purely parallel magnetic circuit, suggesting that any configuration presented may actually be series-parallel.
- One participant argues that a purely parallel circuit must be coreless, indicating a specific condition for its definition.
- Another participant mentions that their teacher claimed no magnetically parallel circuit exists due to the absence of materials with zero relative permeability.
- A different viewpoint suggests that while there is always a magnetic field due to the permeability of free space, practical examples may resemble parallel circuits depending on definitions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the existence and definition of purely parallel magnetic circuits, with no consensus reached on the matter.
Contextual Notes
Participants note limitations in definitions and assumptions regarding magnetic permeability, particularly concerning the theoretical existence of materials with zero relative permeability.
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berkeman
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Sure. Just use Google Images to search for Parallel Magnetic Circuit. Here is a typical image that you will see:Aswin Sasikumar 1729 said:
http://www.tutorhelpdesk.com/UserFiles/PARALLEL CIRCUITS.JPG
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Aswin Sasikumar 1729
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Sorry sir but this is not a purely parallel one.This is a series parallel circuit.
Yes I know you may oppose my statement,may be.But in a pure parallel circuit it must be coreless where the coil is wounded...I may not able to clarify it properly.But this is my best effort.sorry
Yes I know you may oppose my statement,may be.But in a pure parallel circuit it must be coreless where the coil is wounded...I may not able to clarify it properly.But this is my best effort.sorry
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Well then can you use Google Images to show us what you are asking about?Aswin Sasikumar 1729 said:
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In fact my teacher told that there doesn't exist any magnetically parallel circuit.since there is no matter which has relative permeability as zero.So my real question is simply asking whether there is any material with relative permeability as zero...berkeman said:
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You will always have the permeability of free space μo. If electrons are moving there will always be a magnetic field. Theoretically, that field covers the entire universe and couples with electrons everywhere.Aswin Sasikumar 1729 said:
In practice, I think that E core shown above functions like a parallel circuit. But that may depend on your definition of parallel. Changing the right side of that core has a minimal effect on the left side circuit.
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I sense some Reluctance,berkeman said:
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