Key Equations

Key Equations

Permeability of free space μ0=4π×10−7T⋅m/Aμ0=4π×10−7T⋅m/A
Contribution to magnetic field
from a current element
dB=μ04πIdlsinθr2dB=μ04πIdlsinθr2
Biot–Savart law B→=μ04π∫wireIdl→×r^r2B→=μ04π∫wireIdl→×r^r2
Magnetic field due to a
long straight wire
B=μ0I2πRB=μ0I2πR
Force between two parallel currents Fl=μ0I1I22πrFl=μ0I1I22πr
Magnetic field of a current loop B=μ0I2R(at center of loop)B=μ0I2R(at center of loop)
Ampère’s law ∮B→·dl→=μ0I∮B→·dl→=μ0I
Magnetic field strength
inside a solenoid
B=μ0nIB=μ0nI
Magnetic field strength inside a toroid B=μoNI2πrB=μoNI2πr
Magnetic permeability μ=(1+χ)μ0μ=(1+χ)μ0
Magnetic field of a solenoid
filled with paramagnetic material
B=μnIB=μnI