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What does Gauss' Law primarily relate to?

  • Magnetic fields
  • Electromagnetic waves
  • Electric fields (correct)
  • Electric currents

Electric monopoles exist as isolated charges.

False (B)

What is the primary purpose of the method of images in electrostatics?

To simplify the calculation of electric fields.

In magnetostatics, Ampère’s Law relates the integrated magnetic field around a closed loop to the _____ passing through the loop.

<p>current</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a well-established resource for teaching electromagnetism?

<p>Introduction to Electrodynamics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their associated laws:

<p>Gauss' Law = Electric fields and charge distribution Biot-Savart Law = Magnetic fields from currents Coulomb's Law = Electrostatic force between charges Ampere’s Law = Magnetic field related to current</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these represents a type of electrostatic potential?

<p>Point Charge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Maxwell equations include the relationship ∇·B=0.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The energy of a point particle is associated with its position relative to other charges.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of 'Classical Electrodynamics'?

<p>J. David Jackson</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of field lines in electrostatics?

<p>To visually represent electric fields and their direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first Maxwell equation states that ∇·E = ______, where ρ is the charge density and ε0 is the permittivity of free space.

<p>ρ/ε0</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the books with their descriptions:

<p>Introduction to Electrodynamics = Written by David J. Griffiths; highly recommended for beginners Electricity and Magnetism = By Edward M. Purcell; integrates vector calculus and electromagnetism Classical Electrodynamics = Written by J. David Jackson; comprehensive and challenging Modern Electrodynamics = By A. Zangwill; a more approachable version than Jackson</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation ∇ × E = -∂B/∂t represent?

<p>Faraday's law of induction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Feynman's Lectures on Physics, Volume II, is not very useful for learning about electromagnetism.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the recommended book by Edward M. Purcell?

<p>Electricity and Magnetism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the continuity equation express?

<p>The change in electric charge relates to the current flowing into or out of a region. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electric charge can spontaneously appear in one part of the Universe and disappear in another.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the minus sign in the continuity equation?

<p>It indicates that if the net flow of current is outwards, the total charge decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The force of electromagnetism does not act directly between particles, but rather through __________.

<p>fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of charge conservation, what is meant by the term 'localized'?

<p>Charge concentrated in specific areas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Electric Charge = A property of matter that experiences force in an electromagnetic field Continuity Equation = Expresses the conservation of electric charge Current = Flow of electric charge Fields = Dynamical quantities defined at every point in space and time</p> Signup and view all the answers

The total charge in a closed system can change over time.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mathematical representation of the continuity equation?

<p>∂ρ/∂t + ∇·J = 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expression for the total charge Q in terms of radius R and charge density ρ?

<p>$Q = \frac{4\pi}{3} R^3 \rho$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The electric field inside a uniformly charged sphere increases as you move toward the center.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the electric field E(z) above an infinite plane of charge with surface charge density σ?

<p>$E(z) = \frac{\sigma}{2\epsilon_0}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

The electric field inside a sphere is given by the formula E(r) = ________.

<p>$\frac{Qr}{\epsilon_0 R^3}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements with their corresponding expressions or definitions:

<p>Total Charge (Q) = $\frac{4\pi}{3} R^3 \rho$ Electric Field in Sphere (E(r)) = $\frac{Qr}{\epsilon_0 R^3}$ Electric Field above Plane (E(z)) = $\frac{\sigma}{2\epsilon_0}$ Charge density (ρ) = Charge per unit volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a radius r inside a sphere, what is the relationship of the charge contained?

<p>Both A and B (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The electric field above the plane of charge is dependent on the distance from the plane.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of an infinite plane of charge regarding the electric field?

<p>The electric field is uniform and independent of distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate at which a magnetic field falls off compared to distance?

<p>1/r (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The electric field due to a point charge falls off as 1/r.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the magnetic field above an infinite plane of surface current?

<p>−ŷ</p> Signup and view all the answers

The surface current density is denoted by _____ while the current per unit area is denoted by J.

<p>K</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following quantities with their descriptions:

<p>B Field = Magnetic field above an infinite plane of surface current K = Surface current density J = Current per unit area 1/r2 = Rate of fall off for electric field due to point charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the geometry of magnetic fields, which component of direction is represented by K?

<p>x-direction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The magnetic field is continuous across a plane of surface current.

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What symmetry indicates that the magnetic field must look like B(z) = -B(-z)?

<p>The symmetry of the problem or the infinite number of wires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which arrangement of charges cannot trap a stable test charge at its center?

<p>A negative charge placed on top of a positive charge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is possible to trap an electric charge using only other stationary electric charges in a stable manner.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What law is used to show the contradiction in the existence of electrostatic equilibrium?

<p>Gauss' law</p> Signup and view all the answers

To maintain a stable equilibrium for a test charge, it is necessary to apply __________ forces.

<p>non-electrostatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Stable equilibrium = Point where forces balance Gauss' Law = Describes relationship between electric field and charge Electrostatic Energy = Energy stored in an electric field Harmonic function = Mathematical function with no minima or maxima</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be true about the electric field at a stable equilibrium point?

<p>It must point inwards toward the equilibrium point. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electrostatic energy is dependent on the presence of charges in the field.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mathematical relationship that denotes the condition for no electrostatic equilibrium?

<p>∇²ϕ = 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Maxwell Equations

A set of four equations that describe the behavior of electric and magnetic fields and their interactions with charged matter.

∇·E = ρ/ε₀

Gauss's law for electricity, which relates the electric field's divergence to the electric charge density.

∇·B = 0

Gauss's law for magnetism, indicating that magnetic monopoles don't exist.

∇×E = -∂B/∂t

Faraday's law of induction, showing how a changing magnetic field creates an electric field.

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∇×B = μ₀J + ε₀∂E/∂t

Ampère-Maxwell law, combining Ampère's law with Maxwell's correction for displacement current.

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Electromagnetism

The branch of physics that studies the interaction between electric charges and magnetic fields.

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Recommended Books

A list of suggested resources for learning about electromagnetism.

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David Griffiths' Book

A good introductory electromagnetism textbook noted for its clarity.

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Gauss's Law

A fundamental law in electromagnetism that relates the electric flux through a closed surface to the enclosed electric charge.

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Electrostatic Potential

A scalar field that describes the potential energy of a unit positive charge in an electric field.

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Capacitors

Devices used to store electrical energy.

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Ampère's Law

A fundamental law in electromagnetism that relates the magnetic field to the current and the current density.

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Coulomb's Law

Describes the force between two point charges: the magnitude of the force is proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

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Vector Potential

A vector field used to calculate the magnetic field.

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Magnetic Monopoles

Hypothetical particles with a single magnetic pole, analogous to electric monopoles (charges).

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Local Conservation of Electric Charge

Electric charge can't vanish or appear; it only moves from one place to another.

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Continuity Equation

An equation (∂ρ/∂t + ∇·J = 0) describing how charge density (ρ) changes over time in response to currents (J).

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Global Conservation of Charge

The total amount of electric charge in the universe remains constant.

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Electric Field

A field that describes the force a charged particle experiences.

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Current Density (J)

A vector quantity describing the flow of electric charge.

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Charge Density (ρ)

The amount of electric charge per unit volume.

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Electromagnetic Force

The force between charged particles.

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Field in Physics

A quantity that describes a physical property at every point in space and time.

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Electrostatic Equilibrium

A state where a charged particle remains stationary under the influence of electrostatic forces alone. This implies that the net force on the particle is zero.

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Stable Equilibrium

A state where if a particle is slightly displaced from its equilibrium position, it experiences forces that push it back towards the equilibrium point.

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Why is electrostatic equilibrium impossible?

A charged particle cannot be stably trapped by other stationary charges in empty space. Any point of equilibrium is unstable and the particle will move away.

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Harmonic Function

A mathematical function whose second derivative (Laplacian) is zero. It plays a role in physics because it governs the behavior of potential fields.

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Potential Energy

The energy stored in a system due to its position or configuration. It is related to the work done to move a charge from one point to another in an electric field.

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Electrostatic Energy

Energy associated with the electric field itself. It represents the capacity of the field to do work.

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Electric field inside a sphere

Electric field strength inside a uniformly charged sphere, growing linearly with distance from the center.

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Electric field equation (sphere)

E(r) = (Qr³/R³) / (4πε₀r²)

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Electric field outside a sphere

The proportionality (and thus the strength) of the field decreases with the square of the distance from the center.

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Infinite plane of charge

Describes a plane with an infinite extent having a uniform charge distribution

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Electric field above infinite plane

Electric field strength is constant for all points above an infinite plane of charge.

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Electric field equation (infinite plane)

E(z) = σ / (2ε₀).

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Gaussian surface

Surface of symmetry used when calculating electric fields due to large symmetrical distributions of charge

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Magnetic Field Fall-off

The magnetic field created by a straight current-carrying wire decreases with distance as 1/r.

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Electric Field Fall-off

The electric field of a point charge decreases with distance as 1/r².

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Surface Current Density

A measure of the current flowing per unit length on a surface, denoted by K.

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Direction of Magnetic Field near a Surface Current

The magnetic field produced by a surface current curls around the current in a right-handed sense, perpendicular to the current direction.

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Magnetic Field of Infinite Surface Current

The magnetic field above an infinite plane of surface current is constant and given by B(z) = µ₀K/2, where K is the surface current density.

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Ampère's Law Applied to Surface Current

Using Ampère's law, the magnetic field above and below a surface current is found to be equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.

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Magnetic Field Discontinuity

The magnetic field changes abruptly across a plane of surface current.

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Analogy with Electrostatics

There's a close analogy between the behavior of electric and magnetic fields: a plane of surface charge in electrostatics is similar to a plane of surface current in magnetostatics.

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Study Notes

Electromagnetism

Maxwell Equations

  • ∇ · E = ρ/ε₀
  • ∇ · B = 0
  • ∇ × E = -dB/dt
  • ∇ × B = μ₀(J + ε₀dE/dt)
  • Griffiths, "Introduction to Electrodynamics": A clear and simple explanation of the basics.
  • Purcell and Morin, "Electricity and Magnetism": More detail than Griffiths, but also includes vector calculus.
  • Jackson, "Classical Electrodynamics": A canonical textbook for physicists. Known for challenging problems.
  • Zangwill, "Modern Electrodynamics": A modern and friendlier version of Jackson.
  • Feynman, Leighton, and Sands, "The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Volume II": Contains wonderful insights but can be too condensed.

Contents

  • Introduction: Charge and Current, Forces and Fields, Maxwell Equations.
  • Electrostatics: Gauss's Law, The Coulomb Force, Line Charges, Surface Charges and Discontinuities, Electrostatic Potential, Energy, Conductors, Capacitors, Boundary Value Problems, Method of Images, History of Electrostatics.
  • Magnetostatics: Ampère's Law, A Long Straight Wire, Surface Currents and Discontinuities, Magnetic Dipoles, Magnetic Forces, Units of Electromagnetism, History of Magnetostatics
  • Electrodynamics: Faraday's Law of Induction, Inductance and Magnetostatic Energy, Resistance, Displacement Current, Solving the Wave Equation, Polarised, Application: Reflection Off of a Conductor, A Pair of Planes, A Spherical Shell, History of Electrodynamics.
  • Electromagnetism and Relativity: Review of Special Relativity, Four-Vectors, Indices Up, Indices Down, Vectors, Covectors and Tensors, Conserved Currents.
  • Electromagnetic Radiation: Retarded Potentials, Green's Function for the Wave Equation, Electric Dipole radiation, Magnetic Dipole and Electric Quadrupole Radiation, Power Radiated: Larmor Formula, Application: Instability of Classical Matter.
  • Electromagnetism in Matter: Electric Fields in Matter, Polarisation, A Simple Model, Electric Displacement, An Example: A Dielectric Sphere, Magnetic Fields in Matter, Bound Currents, Ampère's Law Revisited, Macroscopic Maxwell Equations.
  • Acknowledgements: The course covers Part IB Electromagnetism and Part II Electrodynamics. It assumes knowledge of Vector Calculus, Newtonian mechanics, and Special Relativity.

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