You are correct as magnetic fields are created by moving charges, and the example would satisfy the criteria. Although, I assume it would be tiny compared to the surrounding magnetic field. The right hand rule would work for a proton.General Scientist said:If an electron is moving in a circle in a magnetic field, it produces a magnetic field in accordance to the right hand rule. If a proton is moving in a circle in a magnetic field, would it produce a magnetic field in accordance to the left hand equivalent to the right hand rule.
So the positive charge of a proton would mean the magnetic field is just ##\vec{v} \times \vec{r}##?Charles Link said:The magnetic field for both is described by Biot-Savart's law. With a negative charge on the electron, its magnetic field is opposite the direction given by ## \vec{v} \times \vec{r} ##.
See the part I added to post 3=the formula for ## \vec{B} ##.General Scientist said:So the positive charge of a proton would mean the magnetic field is just ##\vec{v} \times \vec{r}##?
Ok. Thank you.Charles Link said:See the part I added to post 3=the formula for ## \vec{B} ##.
A magnetic field is a region of space where a magnetic force can be detected. It is created by moving electric charges, such as electrons and protons.
The magnetic field from protons and electrons is based on their charge and motion. Protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative charge, and both particles have a spinning motion. This results in different magnetic fields, with protons having a stronger field due to their larger mass.
Protons and electrons both have an intrinsic property called spin, which is a type of angular momentum. This spinning motion of the particles creates a magnetic dipole moment, which is the source of the magnetic field.
Yes, the magnetic field from protons and electrons can be manipulated by external magnetic fields. This is the basis for technologies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and particle accelerators.
The magnetic field from protons and electrons can influence the behavior of materials that have magnetic properties. For example, magnetic fields can cause magnetic materials to align and attract or repel each other. This is the principle behind magnets and their ability to attract certain metals.