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What is the relationship between an electric current and a magnetic field?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electric Current**: Electric current is the flow of electric charge, typically carried by electrons in a conductor. It is measured in amperes (A). 2. **Understanding Magnetic Field**: A magnetic field is a region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts. It is represented by magnetic field lines, which indicate the direction and strength of the magnetic field. 3. **First Relationship - Current Produces Magnetic Field**: When an electric current flows through a conductor (like a wire), it generates a magnetic field around it. This can be demonstrated by placing iron filings around a current-carrying wire; the filings will align themselves along the circular magnetic field lines created by the current. ...
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  • An electromagnetic wave is travelling in a medium with a velocity vecv=vhati with the electric field oscilating along the y-axis In which direction the magnetic field oscillates? (b) What is the relation between the amplitude of the electric and magnetic fields?

    A
    along y-axis an `B_(0)=(E_(0))/C`
    B
    along z-axis and `B_(0)=(E_(0))/C`
    C
    along z-axis and `B_(0)=E_(0)-C`
    D
    along z-axis and `B_(0)=E_(0)C`
  • Relation between energy density of electric field and magnetic field in em wave.

    A
    `U_E = U_B`
    B
    `U_E gt U_B`
    C
    `U_E lt U_B`
    D
    `U_E != U_B`
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