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Homework Statement
What will be the net magnetic field at a point, if two mutually perpendicular magnetic forces are acting on it?
Mutually perpendicular magnetic fields are two magnetic fields that are oriented at right angles to each other. This means that the lines of magnetic force for each field intersect at a 90-degree angle.
Mutually perpendicular magnetic fields can be created by passing an electric current through two parallel wires in opposite directions. This creates two magnetic fields that are perpendicular to each other.
Mutually perpendicular magnetic fields are important in many scientific and technological applications. They are used in motors, generators, and transformers to create movement and convert energy. They are also used in MRI machines to generate images of the human body.
No, mutually perpendicular magnetic fields cannot cancel each other out. Even if the fields have the same strength, they will still exert a force on a charged particle and cause it to move.
Mutually perpendicular magnetic fields interact with each other in a complex way. The force between the fields depends on their strength, orientation, and the distance between them. In some cases, the fields can attract each other, while in others they can repel each other.