Magnetic Reluctance: Correct Equation

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The correct equation for Magnetic Reluctance is R = l / (μA), where R represents reluctance, l is the length of the magnetic path, A is the cross-sectional area, and μ is the magnetic permeability of the material. The alternative equation R = l / (μ₀μA) found in some textbooks is misleading unless μ is explicitly defined as relative permeability. The discussion confirms that the Wikipedia formula is accurate and emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction between absolute and relative permeability.

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Which is the correct equation for Magnetic Reluctance ?

R = Reluctance
l = Length
A = Area
\mu = Magnetic Permeability of the material
\mu_0 = Magnetic Permeability of free space (4\pi \times 10^- ^7 tesla/ampere turn)

R = \frac {l} {\mu A} as stated on Wikipedia or R = \frac {l} {\mu_0 \mu A} as stated in my textbook.
 
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The Wikipedia formula looks correct. Are you sure your book isn't using \mu to mean relative permeability (which is just a ratio)? (If not, the units would make no sense in your book's formula.)
 
Thanks very much that would be it. "Relative Permeability"
 

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