Calculating Magnetic Forces: Theory and Methods

In summary, the strength of a magnetic force is calculated using the equation F = qvBsinθ, where F is the force, q is the charge of the particle, v is the velocity of the particle, B is the magnetic field strength, and θ is the angle between the particle's velocity and the direction of the magnetic field. The magnitude of a magnetic force is affected by the charge of the particle, the velocity of the particle, the strength of the magnetic field, and the angle between the velocity and the direction of the magnetic field. The direction of a magnetic force is given by the right-hand rule, with the force being perpendicular to both the velocity and the magnetic field. Magnetic forces can only be repulsive, but
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Hello,

I am trying to calculate the forces between two magnets and i need some good background in theory and maths (i am struggle with maths :frown:). I found some materials on internet but i can not understand yet!
Exactly, i have two magnets where the one is stationary and the other is moving and i am interesting to caclulate the forces between the two magnets by using two methods:
1) the energy method
2) the Maxwell stress tensor

So, does anyone can suggest me any good materials, e.g. articles, websites, etc

Thanks in advance

Kind Regards
 
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FAQ: Calculating Magnetic Forces: Theory and Methods

How is the strength of a magnetic force calculated?

The strength of a magnetic force is calculated using the equation F = qvBsinθ, where F is the force, q is the charge of the particle, v is the velocity of the particle, B is the magnetic field strength, and θ is the angle between the particle's velocity and the direction of the magnetic field.

What factors affect the magnitude of a magnetic force?

The magnitude of a magnetic force is affected by the charge of the particle, the velocity of the particle, the strength of the magnetic field, and the angle between the velocity and the direction of the magnetic field.

How do you calculate the direction of a magnetic force?

The direction of a magnetic force is given by the right-hand rule. If the thumb of your right hand points in the direction of the velocity of the particle, and your fingers point in the direction of the magnetic field, then the direction of the force is perpendicular to both your thumb and fingers.

Can magnetic forces be attractive or repulsive?

Magnetic forces can only be repulsive, as like poles of magnets repel each other. However, they can also change the direction of a charged particle's motion, which may appear as an attractive force.

How does the distance between two objects affect the strength of their magnetic force?

The strength of a magnetic force between two objects decreases as the distance between them increases. This is because the magnetic field strength decreases with distance, according to the inverse square law.

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