Current Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. M

    Magnetic field of a current loop

    This should be pretty straightforward and my take gives B = 0.000193*T for a) and B = 0.00000063 T for b). Or have I misunderstood something?
  2. C

    Current Capacity of short AWG 4 wire

    An AWG 4 wire has rating of 85A for 75C temp. If there was only 1 foot of AWG 4 connecting the bus bar and the electric meter. How much current can the 1 foot take? How is the 85A for 75C temp measured or computed?
  3. Helena Wells

    Base-collector current in BJT Saturation

    I can't find the formula for the current flowing from the base to the collector in saturation mode of BJT.Any help?There are many references to the emitter current in the forward active mode but none for the base-collector current in saturation mode.Help appreciated.
  4. X

    Engineering Find di/dt and dr/dt for a DC circuit with indepedent current source

    Dear PF, I am trying to solve practice problem 8.2. I am stuggling with part B of the question which asks us to find diL(0+)/dt, dvC(0+)/dt and dvR(0+)/dt. My attempt can be seen below. Before t=0 the 4A current source is not present and thus it is an open circuit. A capacitor acts as an open...
  5. greg_rack

    Induced current in a square coil by a current-carrying wire

    I'll try to explain to you my thinking behind this problem... tell me if it's correct or not. In short, I have assumed the area enclosed between the wire and the left side of the coil to be ##A## in which is present a ##-\hat{z}## field, and noticed that the flux it generates must be canceled by...
  6. Johnstonator

    Engineering Determining if voltage or current is positive or negative with sources

    So I'm confused on a few things about this circuit. I know my math is right (since I got the absolute values correct), but the signs are off since I can't tell when the voltage, current or if the general power equation is positive or negative. A) So my first question is, where is the current...
  7. X

    Engineering Step response of RC circuit with independent voltage and current sources

    Dear PF, In the figure down below is Q7.47 which asks to determine the voltage v(t) across the capacitor for t > 0. Since it is given that V(0) = 0 there are two scenario's which is between time interval 0 < t < 1 and t > 1 according to the independent sources. For the scenario 0 < t < 1 the...
  8. greg_rack

    Area-change-rate of a coil generating a given induced current

    I managed to solve this problem by writing the total E.M.F. as the sum of the one which would have been induced with only the magnetic field varying(and constant ##A##), and that with only the area varying(and constant ##B##). However, I got to this solution(which doesn't totally convince me)...
  9. greg_rack

    Induced current in a coil from a constant uniform magnetic field?

    Assume a solenoid coil(made up of ##N## windings) placed in the horizontal(##\hat{y}##) direction and in a constant uniform magnetic field. Would an induced current run through the(closed) coil if it spins around its central horizontal ##\hat{y}## axis? My guess is "no", since such a current is...
  10. PhysicsTest

    Finding the conduction current density

    The current density is given by the formula ##J_e = (n\mu_n + p\mu_p)qE = \sigma E; \sigma \text{=conductivity}## ->eq1 The resistivity of intrinsic germanium is 60 Ohm-cm, the equation 1 becomes ##J_i=n_i(\mu_n + \mu_p)qE## ->eq2 ##J_i=60 \text{ ohm-cm} ## Applying the standard equations...
  11. E

    I What is the current status of the Hubble-tension?

    What is the current state of the discussion ? If I understood correctly, a methodical error can be excluded. Thanks in advance Carlo
  12. M

    Does Moving Coils in Electromagnets Create Current? Explained

    A small coil is moved forward (without turning) between the poles of the electromagnet. Does an electric current develop in the coil? Explain the answer
  13. patric44

    Temperature Distribution of Current Carrying Wire in Matlab

    hi guys i was trying to solve this non linear ode using the shooting algorithm in Matlab : i am not sure how to solve it using the normal shooting algorithm i have , since no other boundary at x = L/2 was given to check the shooting ?! function dTdx = bar_temp(x,y) k = 72; h = 2000; epsilon =...
  14. zb23

    "Heat current" on a microscopic level

    What is the difference on microscopic level between electric current and heat current(conduction)?
  15. E

    Energy current for field satisfying KG equation

    First to compute the time derivative of ##\mathcal{E}##,$$\mathcal{E}_t= \phi_t \phi_{tt} + c^2 (\nabla \phi_t) \cdot (\nabla \phi) + m^2 c^4 \phi \phi_t = \phi_t \left[ \phi_{tt} m^2 c^4 + \phi \right] + c^2 (\nabla \phi_t) \cdot (\nabla \phi)$$Then we switch out ##\phi_{tt} + m^2 c^4 \phi##...
  16. B

    Ampere's law to find free current in a wire

    ∫ H.dl = ∫ j_f .dS = I_f ∇ x H = j_f I'm not sure how to actually solve this?
  17. J

    Electron moles present in wire cross-section

    So I know current is just coulombs/second. Electrons are also in the unit of coulombs, so I can get coulombs to cancel. 7.9C/s/1.602E-29C = 4.93133E29 1/s Now I just need to get mol on top. There are 6.022E23 electron in a mol so 4.93133E29 1/s / 6.022E23 atoms/mol = 8.1889E5 mol/s. Now my...
  18. J

    Understanding Complex Circuit Configurations

    Having more difficulty understanding the concept, thus I am not showing values. What is causing me confusion is the line in the middle. The first aR and bR are obviously in parallel, but the second aR and bR confuse me. I tried calculating the equivalent resistance from the first aR and bR and...
  19. nooby

    Engineering Help Needed: Cracking the Nut of Current in Field/Armature

    Hi all, I'm needing help cracking this nut. If someone can help it would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to find the current in the field or armature, but can't connect the dots.
  20. Ivan Seeking

    High inrush current for LED drivers

    One issue I ran across recently involved 24-volt IR LED drivers for IR cameras, in a factory. The LED units were each rated as 0.5 amp loads. The camera was on the same circuit and only pulled about 250 ma. The engineer had specified 2 amp fast-acting fuses to protect the camera circuit and they...
  21. greg_rack

    Torque on a current loop caused by a magnetic field

    Okay, so, the magnetic field lying(parallel) to the plane of the coil is confusing me quite a bit. Usually, in this kind of problem, we have a magnetic field directed perpendicularly to the plane. Considering this orientation of the field, wouldn't the torque on this sort of "elementary brush...
  22. J

    Response of a motor rotor to just 1/60th of a second of current

    Where can I get actual demonstration that a 1/60 sec current can move the magnet. That is. You just apply 1/60 sec current without other power in the middle of it, will the magnet move that fast in 1/60 sec? Or does motor runs because of inertia of the previous rotation?
  23. wcjy

    Magnetic field due to infinite current carrying wire in the X and Y axes

    $$B = \frac {\mu_0 I}{2 \pi r} $$ By Right-hand Grip Rule, the direction of the magnetic field by wire in y-axis is into the paper (z) while the direction of the magnetic field by wire in X-axis is upwards (+i) The answer state the Magnetic field is in the (i - y) direction though. Next...
  24. SwatiAnshu

    Calculation of Eddy Current Brake Force with a twist

    All the equations I have seen have a component that is unknown. Also, if possible do let me know if there is a software I can use to model or analyze data related to eddy currents
  25. madafo3435

    Understanding Short Circuit Current Paths in Electrical Circuits

    My reasoning is as follows: with the short circuit present, a 0 resistance can be considered between the terminals. Then, since the only objective of the short circuit current ##I_{SC}## is to give information about the Thevenin equivalent resistance and the open circuit voltage (the existence...
  26. Mr_Allod

    Magnetic Field, Field Intensity and Magnetisation

    Hello there, I've worked through this problem and I would just like to check whether I've understood it correctly. I found ##\vec H##, ##\vec B## and ##\vec M## using Ampere's Law and the above relations as I would for any thin current carrying wire and these were my answers: $$\vec H = \frac I...
  27. patric44

    Questions related to the current between the plates of a vaccum tube?

    hi guys i have an assigment of deriving the current between the plates of a vacuum tube as a function of the potential bias applied on the upper plate from what i had found this relation is called Child-Langmuir law and states that : $$I = K V_{d}^{3/2}$$ from what i find online i can derive it...
  28. S

    Checking Kirchhoff's current law

    Im trying to apply KCL to the serial c and parallel rl circuit. IZ = = = 330.562 mA but this means incorrect proof. Anyone can help please?
  29. Buzz Bloom

    I What is the best current value for Omega_r?

    The source of the 0.824×10-4 value is http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/Astro/denpar.html . I also looked at the Planck 2018, paper I but could not find a value for Ωr. I searched the internet with: radiation density cosmology friedmann omega but I had no success. I also looked at...
  30. archaic

    Help! Finding Direction of Current in Magnetic Circuit

    I have nearly finished my homework, but am blocking at one of the simplest questions... I'm going to let ##\rho=0.094\,\Omega/m## Since the magnetic flux is increasing, then, by Lenz's law, the current in both loops is counter-clockwise. If we only look at the left loop, then...
  31. S

    Using Kirchhoff's Laws to Solve this Circuit with Voltage and Current Sources

    I have defined 5 currents but I can't seem to solve it. I1+1=I2 (left) I5+1=I4 (right) I2+I4=I3 upper node By KVL I have determined that I2 and I4 are equal, but I cannot determine the specific current across each resistor. Thank you for your valuable help.
  32. greg_rack

    Tension measured by a voltmeter of given bottom scale and current range

    First and foremost, I've studied voltmeters and ammeters on my own, and online there aren't many resources to do so... forgive me in advance for eventual silly questions/doubts :) I managed to calculate(intuitively) a tension of ##30.0V## per resistor, with basic procedures. However, I'm...
  33. greg_rack

    Discharge of a capacitor and current in an RC circuit

    I'm having a few troubles understanding a few things about this circuit... Firstly, what does "In light of this, the potential between the resistors is ##16V##" exactly mean? If current isn't flowing, how could there be a potential between resistors? Secondly, how does current flow with the...
  34. Mr_Allod

    Bound Bulk Current Density and Surface Current Density

    Hi there, I've worked through most of this question but I'm stuck on the final part, showing that total bulk current ##I_B## is equal and opposite to total surface current ##I_S##. I calculated ##\vec H## the normal way I would if I was looking for ##\vec B## in an infinitely long cylindrical...
  35. greg_rack

    Current in a resistor with Kirchhoff's laws

    So, I started by writing down conditions imposed by Kirchhoff's laws, coming up with a system of 3 equations with the 3 unknown currents: $$ \left\{\begin{matrix} 9V-8\Omega I_{8}+6V-4\Omega I_{4}=0 \\ 6V-4\Omega I_{4}+3V-2\Omega I_{2}=0\\ I_{2}+I_{8}=I_{4} \end{matrix}\right.$$ But...
  36. GuthrieF

    Three phase systems - current magnitude

    so far on this question i have calculated the phase voltage as 415 Volts using by multiplying the line voltage by root 3. i know how to calculate (d) but am struggling with finding the equations to satisfy
  37. S

    Calculating the current in an inductor (AC)

    I integrated the second equation given in the form (integral)di= 1/L * (integral) V *dt and I got an answer of 3.52 for the current at 0.4 seconds, anyone can let me know if this is correct?
  38. S

    Engineering Find Current Through 40 Ohms Resistor Using Thevenin

    Find the current through the 40ohms resistor using the Thevenin? I have calculated the Zth = 10 ohms. And I couldn't find the Vth.
  39. OwlsInATrenchcoat

    B What Is the Physical Significance of Logarithmic IV Graphs in Diodes?

    Hello there, I've been working through a task (that doesn't have an answer sheet or explanation) in which we plot I against V for three different diodes. Each has a different threshold voltage and displays the usual charcteristic curve. The final question is this: "It is suggested that the...
  40. E

    Determining the direction of current due to a change in magnetic flux

    This is supposed to be very basic, where the loop is held there is a declining magnetic field in direction (-z), therefore the current is supposed to be clockwise. However in the answers it is said the the current is anti clockwise. That doesn't make sense to me. Is there a mistake in the answers?
  41. J

    Voltage Clamp and current clamp

    If i was conducting an experiment where i wanted to determine the ion selectivity of an ion channel that has a similar structure to voltage gated Na channel but is different in ion selectivity, would i use a voltage clamp or current clamp to figure this out. Also would i use a cell line or an...
  42. E

    Why is the current the same in series circuits?

    If the current goes through the first end of the resistor will it be less than on the other end of resistor?
  43. archaic

    Current leakage between the charged plates of a capacitor

    1)$$\frac{Q}{\Delta V}=\frac{\kappa\epsilon_0A}{\ell}\Leftrightarrow\Delta V=\frac{Q\ell}{\kappa\epsilon_0A}$$$$I=\frac{A\Delta V}{\ell\rho}=\frac{Q}{\kappa\epsilon_0\rho}$$ 2) The charge is decreasing by ##\Delta Q##, so ##Q(t)=Q-\Delta Q##.$$I=\frac{\Delta Q}{\Delta t}\Leftrightarrow\Delta...
  44. cianfa72

    Relations between ##k## Currents & Voltages for Black-Box Device

    Hi, I'm aware it is an odd question. Consider a ##k##-terminal electrical device as black-box. We know from KLC and KLV that just ##k-1## currents and ##k-1## voltages are actually independent (descriptive currents and voltages). Furthermore we generally expect there exist ##k-1## relations...
  45. curiosissimo

    Using Kirchhoff's laws on this current division problem

    The main problem is the verse of the 2 currents ## i1 ## and ## i2 ## . I think they both go clockwise, so in the node A we should have ##i1+i2=20A##. Now let's apply the second law (going clockwise). So ##ΔV1-R1*i3 - R2*i4 + ΔV2=0##, where ##i3## and ##i4## are the currents which pass through...
  46. LCSphysicist

    I What are current Physicists' general positions on the Copenhagen Interpretation?

    Actually, is not a doubt as a question, in which there is wrong or right. I just want to update myself with respect to the current physicists opinion about the Copenhagen interpretation of Bohr and Heisenberg. Summarizing, there is a consensus among the majority? In another words, there is still...
  47. S

    Does the current speed matter when accelerating?

    Neglecting the air resistance, is it more difficult for a biker with a proper gearing in his bike, to increase his speed by 5 kph if his current speed is 20 kph rather then if his speed is 10 kph? It seems that the answer is yes according to the energy formula but I've asked several bikers and...
  48. E

    Does the electrostatic force create current in the circuit?

    As I understand potential difference is the reason of current. Does it mean that the electrostatic force creates current?
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