Magnetic effect of electric current

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The discussion centers on the differences between the magnetic fields produced by electric currents and bar magnets. It clarifies that while a straight current-carrying wire generates a circular magnetic field without distinct poles, a solenoid or loop of wire exhibits a magnetic field similar to a bar magnet, complete with north and south poles. Participants emphasize that magnetic poles are not crucial to understanding magnetic fields, as they merely indicate areas where field lines are concentrated. The conversation also touches on the Biot-Savart law and the behavior of magnetic needles in these fields. Overall, the key takeaway is the importance of understanding magnetic fields over the concept of poles.
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That 'knowledge' is available in many many places - in pretty well all elementary Physics books.
 
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sophiecentaur said:
That 'knowledge' is available in many many places - in pretty well all elementary Physics books.
Can you suggest some good books on physics
 
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Karan Punjabi said:
Can you suggest some good books on physics
Almost anything you can get your hands on that you find understandable. Does your school / college / whatever have any such books? As I don't know your present state of learning, I can't be any more specific, I'm afraid.
 
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Basically, I'm studying in college and one of my classmate has a book named as HC VERMA on physics.My classmate says its an advanced book but first i want to go for basics in physics.
 
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My best suggestion is that you ask a teacher at your college. That will (should) put you in the right direction. :smile:
 
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Karan Punjabi said:
Yeah t

Yeah the lines of solenoid and bar magnet are never ending they are like a loop. And can you tell me that by making a conductor's shape into circular coil like structure and passing current through it how one end is described as north pole and one as south, just want to know that exactly what happens?
The "poles" are just places where the field lines are concentrated. If you make a loop then the field lines are concentrated inside the loop. Hence you get poles.

I think you are placing WAY too much emphasis on poles. They are not particularly important. Not all field configurations have them, and many field configurations have many more than just two.

You should stop worrying about poles and learn about fields. All this effort on understanding poles is wasted effort.
 
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DaleSpam said:
The "poles" are just places where the field lines are concentrated. If you make a loop then the field lines are concentrated inside the loop. Hence you get poles.

I think you are placing WAY too much emphasis on poles. They are not particularly important. Not all field configurations have them, and many field configurations have many more than just two.

You should stop worrying about poles and learn about fields. All this effort on understanding poles is wasted effort.
Ohk I got it everyone thank you for so much of help actually i was really thinking for the poles too much but now i have got it.
 
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