LORENTZ FORCE Rail + Rolling Conductor + i + Magnetic Field 🧲 + 3 Fingers Right Hand Rule 👆 PCCL

PCCL Physique Chimie Collège Lycée
23 Feb 202104:52

Summary

TLDRIn this video on Lawrence's force, the presenter explains the principles of electromagnetism, highlighting the relationship between magnetic fields, current, and the resulting force on conductors. Using a U-shaped magnet and a rolling brass conductor, they demonstrate how reversing current and magnetic field direction alters the force's orientation. The right-hand rule is emphasized for understanding the vector directions of force, magnetic field, and current. The significance of these concepts is reinforced through practical experiments, making complex physics more accessible and engaging for viewers.

Takeaways

  • 🔍 Lorentz force is the core concept, with Laplace's force as its macroscopic version.
  • 🧲 The magnetic field flows from the north to the south of a U-shaped magnet.
  • ⚡ The direction of the electric current is crucial, flowing from positive to negative.
  • 🚄 A brass mobile conductor demonstrates the movement along two conducting rails.
  • ✋ The right-hand rule is used to determine the direction of the force, magnetic field, and current.
  • ⚙️ The force exerted on the conductor changes direction when the current is reversed.
  • 📏 The force's magnitude depends on the magnetic field strength, current, and the length of the conductor within the field.
  • 🔄 The trihedral orientation of the right hand represents the relationship between magnetic field (index), current (middle), and force (thumb).
  • ⚖️ When the magnetic field or current direction is reversed, the force also changes direction accordingly.
  • 📚 Understanding the interplay between these three vectors is essential for mastering the Lorentz force concept.

Q & A

  • What is the Lawrence force, and how does it differ from Laplace's force?

    -The Lawrence force is a microscopic version of the force acting on charged particles in a magnetic field, while Laplace's force is the macroscopic version that applies to current-carrying conductors in a magnetic field.

  • What are the three key components discussed in the demonstration?

    -The three key components are: 1) a magnetic field with a direction from the north to the south of a U-shaped magnet, 2) an electric current flowing from positive to negative, measured by an ammeter, and 3) a force demonstrated by the movement of a brass mobile conductor on conducting rails.

  • How does the direction of the current affect the force experienced by the conductor?

    -Reversing the connections of the current causes the force exerted on the conductor to change direction, demonstrating that the current's direction is crucial in determining the resulting force.

  • What happens when the magnetic field direction is reversed?

    -When the magnetic field direction is reversed, the force on the conductor also changes direction, confirming that both the current and magnetic field direction are essential for determining the force.

  • What is the significance of the right-hand rule in this context?

    -The right-hand rule is a mnemonic that helps determine the direction of the force when the magnetic field and current directions are known. The magnetic field is assigned to the index finger, the current to the middle finger, and the force to the thumb.

  • What does the variable 'L' represent in the context of the force calculation?

    -'L' represents the length of the part of the movable conductor that is subjected to the magnetic field, not the entire length of the conductor.

  • How does increasing the current affect the force and speed of the conductor?

    -Increasing the current results in a greater force exerted on the conductor, which in turn increases its speed.

  • What should one remember about the ordering of the three vector elements?

    -It is important to remember that the three vector elements—force (F), magnetic field (B), and current (I)—must be ordered to read 'FBI', and the rotation should be considered carefully.

  • Why might different sources show varying representations of the right-hand rule?

    -Different sources may assign the directions of the index finger, middle finger, and thumb differently, but the fundamental relationships between the magnetic field, current, and force remain the same.

  • What is the takeaway from the video regarding the relationship between current, magnetic field, and force?

    -The key takeaway is that the direction of both the electric current and the magnetic field critically influences the direction and magnitude of the force acting on a conductor.

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