Can flux pass through any medium?

In summary, flux can pass through air, solid objects (depending on their conductivity), water, and some living organisms (depending on their internal structures). However, it cannot pass through a vacuum due to the lack of matter.
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otomanb
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Some one told me that ,by nature, flux an pass through any medium. Is it true? :rolleyes:
 
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What kind of of flux?
Magnetic flux?
 
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ya flux produced by primary winding of transformer
 
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I know that there is a shielding material called ultraperm 80 that will block a magnetic field, So I would have to say no, it can't pass through anything.
 
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You can reduce magnetic flux with conventional shielding materials, like mu metal, but not stop them. However a superconductor will completely block magnetic flux lines as long as the field strength isn't too large.
 

FAQ: Can flux pass through any medium?

1. Can flux pass through air?

Yes, flux can pass through air because air is a medium that has the ability to allow electric or magnetic fields to pass through it. This is due to the fact that air contains particles, such as molecules or ions, that can facilitate the flow of flux.

2. Can flux pass through solid objects?

It depends on the type of solid object. Some materials, such as metals, have high electrical conductivity and can easily allow flux to pass through them. Other materials, such as wood or plastic, have lower conductivity and may impede the flow of flux.

3. Can flux pass through a vacuum?

No, flux cannot pass through a vacuum because a vacuum is a space devoid of any matter. Since flux is a physical quantity that is carried by particles or fields, it cannot exist in a vacuum.

4. Can flux pass through water?

Yes, flux can pass through water because water is a medium that has the ability to conduct electricity. This is due to the presence of ions, such as sodium and chloride, which allow the flow of electric current and therefore, flux.

5. Can flux pass through living organisms?

It depends on the type of organism and their internal structures. Some organisms, such as bacteria or plants, have conductive materials in their bodies that can allow the flow of flux. However, larger organisms, such as humans, have structures, such as skin and bones, that can impede the flow of flux.

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