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The discussion centers on the challenges of understanding magnetism, particularly in calculating net forces on a compass placed between multiple magnetic fields. The user employs the right-hand rule to determine force direction but struggles with accuracy. Recommendations include Walter Lewin's lectures on electricity and magnetism from MIT OpenCourseWare, which provide comprehensive coverage of the topic.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of magnetic fields
  • Familiarity with the right-hand rule for magnetic force direction
  • Knowledge of compass behavior in magnetic fields
  • Experience with physics problem-solving techniques
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore Walter Lewin's lectures on electricity and magnetism from MIT OpenCourseWare
  • Study the principles of superposition in magnetic fields
  • Practice problems involving net forces on compasses in varying magnetic fields
  • Investigate advanced topics in electromagnetism, such as Maxwell's equations
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Students of physics, educators teaching magnetism, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of magnetic forces and their applications.

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Hi guys,

I have been self-studying physics since sometime Its been going great,but I was reading yesterday on magnetism their some stuff that my book doesn't cover and assume you already know how to do it.
For example If we place a compass between two mangetic field or three or more we need to find the net force on the compass those questions I don't understand I do right hand rule on each of the wire in order to determine force direction and then finding net force,but somehow I end up getting it wrong,so I think I don't understand magnetism fully.

Would anyone recommend a good tutorial that covers magnetism and does it justice ?
 
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look for walter lewins lectures on electricity and magnetism MIT OCW
 
thanks I checked the lectures they are really awesome.
sorry for late reply didn't have internet lately.
Thanks again :) I will enjoy those.
 

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