Modelling Magnetic Fields (HSC SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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What are the three main types of models used to understand magnetic fields?
What are the three main types of models used to understand magnetic fields?
Conceptual, mathematical, and numerical
What does the spacing between magnetic field lines indicate?
What does the spacing between magnetic field lines indicate?
The strength of the magnetic field
What do arrows on magnetic field lines show?
What do arrows on magnetic field lines show?
Direction of force on a north pole
Why can magnetic field lines never cross each other?
Why can magnetic field lines never cross each other?
Only one direction of force at any point
In the electron model, what happens when an external magnetic field is removed from a material?
In the electron model, what happens when an external magnetic field is removed from a material?
Some domains stay aligned - magnetised
What is the formula for magnetic field around a long straight current-carrying wire?
What is the formula for magnetic field around a long straight current-carrying wire?
In the solenoid formula , what does represent?
In the solenoid formula , what does represent?
Number of turns in the solenoid
What is a key limitation of the wire model ?
What is a key limitation of the wire model ?
Only works for very long wires
What are analytical solutions in physics?
What are analytical solutions in physics?
Solving equations mathematically first
When would physicists use numerical models instead of analytical solutions?
When would physicists use numerical models instead of analytical solutions?
When equations are too difficult to solve
