Pop quiz - electron magnetic field - dynamic or static

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between an electron's magnetic field and its motion. The first question asks if the magnetic field travels with the electron as it moves, and if it can induce an electrostatic potential in a perpendicular wire. The second question raises the possibility of an absolute aether in which the magnetic field exists due to the electron's motion. The third question considers if the electrostatic potential is solely due to the electron's motion. The conversation also touches on the structure of the electron and the idea of it being an activity of the aether.
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RaymondKennethPetry
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An electron in motion carries a magnetic field ...

Quiz question:--

1. Does its magnetic field travel fixed to the electron, and is therefor a -moving- magnetic field and induces an electrostatic potential in a perpendicular wire reaching-but-not-preventing the electron...?

2. If not, Does this prove the existence of an absolute aether (not necessarily constant or stable) in which the magnetic field exists as the consequence of a passing electron ... or conversely existing...?

3. Or, Does an electrostatic potential exist solely by the passing electron "pushing" its way passed...?

Ray.
 
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RaymondKennethPetry said:
An electron in motion carries a magnetic field ...
Oh really? Answer this: In a frame in which the electron is at rest, what is its magnetic field?
 
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Obviously, its presence ... but that's another quiz question topic-thread, on the structure of the electron itself in space ...

Think about: Does an electron exist apart from its electrostatic field?- No.

Then it is not an electron affected by an electric field but the electron's field, so affected ...

There is no electron, there is no magnetic field: The field is one, and is an activity of the aether ... But that's a harder answer than the original question, so please, stay with the topic: "An electron...carries a magnetic field" ... the motion was in the premise not the question.

REF: < link deleted >

Ray.
 
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FAQ: Pop quiz - electron magnetic field - dynamic or static

1. What is an electron magnetic field?

An electron magnetic field is a region of space surrounding an electron that is characterized by a magnetic force. This force affects other charged particles and can be detected using instruments such as a magnetometer.

2. Is the electron magnetic field dynamic or static?

The electron magnetic field is dynamic, meaning that it is constantly changing and moving. This is because electrons are constantly in motion, creating changes in their surrounding magnetic field.

3. How is the electron magnetic field created?

The electron magnetic field is created by the movement of electrons. As electrons move, they generate a magnetic field that surrounds them. The strength of this field is determined by the speed and direction of the electron's movement.

4. What is the importance of the electron magnetic field?

The electron magnetic field plays a crucial role in many aspects of our daily lives. It is responsible for creating and maintaining Earth's magnetic field, which protects us from harmful solar radiation. It is also used in technologies such as MRI machines and electric motors.

5. How does the electron magnetic field interact with other fields?

The electron magnetic field can interact with other magnetic fields, such as those produced by other particles or magnets. This interaction can lead to changes in the movement and behavior of charged particles, and can also be harnessed for various technological applications.

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