Magnetic field strength against current

In summary, the person conducted an experiment at school and created a graph of magnetic field strength against current. They are unsure of what the gradient or area under the line represents and are looking for help. The setup used was a compass on a support frame with 5 turns of wire around it. The person plans on researching more and hoping for help in the morning.
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Homework Statement


Hi after doing a experiment at school, I have come up with a graph of magnetic field strength against current. I was wondering if anyone knew what the gradent of this line or area under the line represented?


Homework Equations



B=KI/R?

The Attempt at a Solution



googling now to try and find out!

Please Help!
thanks
Matt
 
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Fingers crossed

Im going to bed now:zzz: , but will have a look in the morning, hopefully to some help:biggrin: !

Thanks
Matt
 
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It's hard to say, because you haven't described the experimental setup. The graph would be different for the field outside a wire and the field in a coil, for instance.
 
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setup

The set up used was a compass on a support frame with 5 turns of wire around it. We used the tan (theta) to represent the magnetic field strength of the wire as it is directly proportional. The magnetic field strength of the Earth was an unknown constant.
 
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FAQ: Magnetic field strength against current

What is the relationship between magnetic field strength and current?

The strength of a magnetic field is directly proportional to the amount of current flowing through a conductor. This means that as the current increases, the magnetic field strength also increases.

How is the magnetic field strength measured?

The magnetic field strength is measured using a unit called Tesla (T). Other common units include gauss (G) and microtesla (µT).

What factors affect the magnetic field strength?

The magnetic field strength is affected by the amount of current, the distance from the source of the current, and the material through which the current is flowing. Additionally, the shape and orientation of the conductor can also impact the magnetic field strength.

What is the difference between magnetic field strength and magnetic flux density?

Magnetic field strength refers to the strength of the magnetic field at a specific point in space, while magnetic flux density is a measure of the number of magnetic field lines passing through a given area. In other words, magnetic field strength is a vector quantity, while magnetic flux density is a scalar quantity.

How does the direction of current affect the magnetic field strength?

The direction of current flow determines the direction of the magnetic field. In a straight conductor, the magnetic field lines form concentric circles around the conductor, with the direction of the field being determined by the right-hand rule.

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