Magnetic Energy of solenoid( u=m·B or u=B^2/4pi )

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In summary, the equation for calculating the magnetic energy of a solenoid is u = m x B or u = B^2/4pi, where u is the magnetic energy, m is the magnetic moment of the solenoid, and B is the magnetic field strength. The unit of measurement for magnetic energy is joules (J). The magnetic energy of a solenoid is directly proportional to its magnetic field strength, and it can be affected by factors such as the number of turns in the coil, current, and material of the core. Real-world applications of magnetic energy in solenoids include electromagnets, electric motors, generators, and MRI machines.

Jun 21, 2017

sean1832725142

Hi,

I have a problem with the fomular
u=m·B
and
u=B^2/4pi
Since I want to calculate how many magnetic energy on a solenoid, I couldn't decide which fomular should I use.

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Jun 21, 2017

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In Gaussian units the electromagnetic field-energy density is given by
$$u=\frac{1}{8 \pi} (\vec{E}^2+\vec{B}^2).$$

What is the equation for calculating the magnetic energy of a solenoid?

The equation for calculating the magnetic energy of a solenoid is u = m x B or u = B^2/4pi, where u is the magnetic energy, m is the magnetic moment of the solenoid, and B is the magnetic field strength.

What is the unit of measurement for magnetic energy?

The unit of measurement for magnetic energy is joules (J).

How does the magnetic energy of a solenoid relate to its magnetic field strength?

The magnetic energy of a solenoid is directly proportional to its magnetic field strength. This means that as the magnetic field strength increases, the magnetic energy also increases.

What factors can affect the magnetic energy of a solenoid?

The magnetic energy of a solenoid can be affected by the number of turns in the coil, the current flowing through the coil, and the material of the solenoid's core. Other factors such as temperature and external magnetic fields can also have an impact.

How is the magnetic energy of a solenoid used in real-world applications?

The magnetic energy of a solenoid is used in various technologies, such as electromagnets, electric motors, and generators. It is also used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines in the medical field.