Chapter 17. Magnetic Current & Faraday’s Law of Induction

In this chapter we introduce the Biot-Savart method for calculating the magnetic field due to current-carrying wires. Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction is explained, together with examples of its application to everyday devices such as transformers and the electric motor. Ampere’s law and Maxwell’s equations are also introduced to explain the behavior and link between electricity and magnetism.

  • Biot-Savart Law
  • Magnetic Field Due to an Infinitely Long Wire
  • Magnetic Field Due to a Curved Wire
  • Force on a Current-Carrying Wire Due to a Magnetic Field
  • The Electric Motor
  • Ampere’s Law
  • 3-D Coordinate Systems & Volume Elements
  • Faraday’s Law of Induction
  • Applications of Faraday’s Law of Induction
  • Transformers
  • Maxwell’s Equation
  • Practice Problems
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