# Physics II - B14 ## Magnetic Force Between Two Parallel Conductors <center><img src = "https://i.imgur.com/Y3D20PF.png" width = 350 height = 250></center> $$ \vec F_1 = I_1\vec l \times \vec B_2 $$ $$ \to F_1 = I_1lB $$ $$ B_2 = \frac{\mu_0I_2}{2\pi a} $$ $$ \frac{F_1}{l} = \frac{\mu_0I_1I_2}{2\pi a} = \frac {2\times10^{-7} (N)}{1(m)} = \frac{\mu_0 (1A)^2}{2\pi (1m)} $$ $\Rightarrow$ **the definition of Ampere** **<span style="color: red">Parallel conductors carrying currents in the same direction attract each other, and parallel conductors carrying currents in opposite directions repel each other.</span>** ## Magnetic Field for a Long, Straight Conductor ![](https://i.imgur.com/3HDyJ02.png) ## Magnetic Field for a Circular Current Loop ![](https://i.imgur.com/xOmLG1H.png) ## Magnetic Field Lines for a Loop ![](https://i.imgur.com/wNJijCZ.png) ## Ampere’s Law ![](https://i.imgur.com/wWgqfCN.png) ## Long Wire with Finite Thickness ![](https://i.imgur.com/stZ6Lzq.png) ## Magnetic Field of a Toroid ![](https://i.imgur.com/ZHk0nZG.png) ## Magnetic Field of a Solenoid * **The magnetic field lines resemble that of a magnet.** <img src = "https://i.imgur.com/PR8TvQ3.png" width = 300 height = 450> * **Uniform field:** parallel and equally spaced <img src = "https://i.imgur.com/JO7vIi9.png" width = 300 height = 450> <center><img src = "https://i.imgur.com/xbG814G.png" width = 600 height = 150></center>