Question regarding displacement current

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The discussion revolves around the concept of displacement current in electromagnetism, specifically addressing the factors that contribute to it, such as changing electric and magnetic fields.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to determine whether displacement current is influenced by changing electric fields, changing magnetic fields, or both. Some participants question the role of the magnetic field in this context and discuss specific scenarios involving constant current sources.

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Participants are exploring different interpretations of displacement current, with some providing comments on the implications of constant current and the effects of electric fields. There is no explicit consensus, as some participants express confusion regarding the original poster's understanding.

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There are indications of varying levels of understanding among participants, and some comments suggest a need for clarification on the definitions and implications of displacement current in relation to electric and magnetic fields.

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Homework Statement


Displacement current arises due to
a)changing electric field
b)changing magnetic field
c)both

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I think the answer should be c) because we already know that changing electric field is responsible for displacement current. But if the magnetic field is also time-dependent then it will induce an electric field according to Faraday's law. So, the induced electric field will also contribute to the displacement current.
However, the correct answer is a).
 
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Others are in a far better position than I to discuss your theory, but I would make 2 comments. (1) The voltage induced in a single turn (?) of an insulating material (the dielectric) by the capacitor's charging current may be minscule. (2) Consider the special case: if you were to charge the cap from a constant-current source, the charging current would be constant and unchanging, so with di/dt =0 there would be no induced voltages anywhere.
 
NascentOxygen said:
Others are in a far better position than I to discuss your theory, but I would make 2 comments. (1) The voltage induced in a single turn (?) of an insulating material (the dielectric) by the capacitor's charging current may be minscule. (2) Consider the special case: if you were to charge the cap from a constant-current source, the charging current would be constant and unchanging, so with di/dt =0 there would be no induced voltages anywhere.

I'm sorry but it's still not clear to me.
 
Hey!

Remember that the current displacement is only defined by the change in your polarization and your change in electric field, both with respect to time.

The magnetic field has no effect on this value.
 

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