Difference between F=qE and F=q(V*B) (2024)

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In summary, the difference between F=qE and F=q(V*B) is that the former represents the electric force on a stationary charged object in an electric field, while the latter represents the magnetic force on a moving charged object in a magnetic field. The latter equation also involves a vector cross product, resulting in a force that is perpendicular to both the velocity and magnetic field vectors.

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what is the difference between these two forces ?

F=qE and F=q(V*B)

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The former is the expression for the electric force acting on an object of charge q placed in an electric field of field strength E, while the latter is the expression for the magnetic force acting on an object possessing charge q moving with velocity v in the region of a magnetic field with field strength B.

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XuFyaN said:

what is the difference between these two forces ?

F=qE and F=q(V*B)

The first is just a vector relation for a charge in an electric field. The second is the Lorentz force on a

moving

charged particle in a magnetic field. The latter equation is a vector cross product, meaning that F is

perpendicular

to

both

the velocity vector

and

the magnetic field vector.

Bob S

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thanks alot..tomorrow is my exam and i wanted to study about these forces and their differences :)

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are both equations that describe the force experienced by a charged particle in an electric or magnetic field. However, they represent different types of forces and have different underlying principles.

F=qE represents the force experienced by a charged particle in an electric field. This force is directly proportional to the magnitude of the electric field (E) and the charge of the particle (q). It is also in the same direction as the electric field. This equation is derived from Coulomb's Law, which states that the force between two charged particles is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

On the other hand, F=q(V*B) represents the force experienced by a charged particle in a magnetic field. This force is directly proportional to the magnitude of the magnetic field (B), the charge of the particle (q), and the velocity of the particle (V). It is also perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the velocity of the particle. This equation is derived from the Lorentz force law, which states that a charged particle moving in a magnetic field experiences a force perpendicular to both its velocity and the magnetic field.

In summary, the main difference between F=qE and F=q(V*B) is that one represents the force experienced by a charged particle in an electric field, while the other represents the force experienced by a charged particle in a magnetic field. They have different underlying principles and factors that affect their magnitudes and directions.

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What is the difference between F=qE and F=q(V*B)?

The main difference between these two equations is that F=qE represents the force experienced by a charged particle in an electric field, while F=q(V*B) represents the force experienced by a charged particle in a magnetic field.

What do the variables in F=qE and F=q(V*B) represent?

In both equations, F represents the force experienced by the charged particle. The variable q represents the charge of the particle, E represents the electric field, and V and B represent the velocity and magnetic field, respectively.

Can these equations be used interchangeably?

No, these equations cannot be used interchangeably. F=qE is used for calculating the force experienced by a charged particle in an electric field, while F=q(V*B) is used for calculating the force experienced by a charged particle in a magnetic field. The two types of fields have different effects on charged particles and therefore require different equations to calculate the force.

How are electric and magnetic fields related?

Electric and magnetic fields are closely related as they are both components of the electromagnetic force. A changing electric field can induce a magnetic field, and a changing magnetic field can induce an electric field. This phenomenon is known as electromagnetic induction.

What are some real-life applications of these equations?

These equations are commonly used in various technologies, such as particle accelerators, MRI machines, and electric motors. They help scientists and engineers understand and manipulate the behavior of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields.

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                      Difference between F=qE and F=q(V*B) (2024)

                      FAQs

                      What is the difference between F ILB and F qvB? ›

                      From what I understand, you would use F=qvb when you have a point charge moving through a magnetic field and use F=ILB when you have current running through a wire suspended in a magnetic field.

                      When to use f qE? ›

                      An isolated charge q in an electric field experiences a force F = qE. We note that when q is positive the force points in the same direction as the field, but when q is negative, the force is opposite the field direction!

                      What does F equal to qE mean? ›

                      This means that. The force experienced by a charge “q” placed in a magnetic field if intensity “E” is product of magnitudeof charge that is q and electric field intesity E. Mathematically expresed as. F=qE.

                      What is the difference between q and q in electric field? ›

                      Big Q represents the source charge which creates the electric field. Little q represents the test charge which is used to measure the strength of the electric field at a given location surrounding the source charge. Give considerable attention to the charge quantity - Q or q - being used in each equation.

                      What is the right hand rule for F qvB? ›

                      F = qvB sin θ, where θ is the angle between the directions of v and B. The direction of the force on a moving charge is given by right hand rule 1 (RHR-1): Point the thumb of the right hand in the direction of v, the fingers in the direction of B, and a perpendicular to the palm points in the direction of F.

                      What does the F BQV V stand for? ›

                      F = Bqv (f= force, b= magnetic field, q= charge of particle, v= velocity)

                      What is the electric field for dummies? ›

                      An electric field describes the funky area near any electrically-charged object. Scientists don't use the word "funky", but it works. It could also be called an electrostatic field. Any other charge that enters that area will feel a force, and the original object will also feel that force (Newton's Third Law).

                      What is the condition for F BQv? ›

                      The magnetic force equation, F = BQv sin θ, clearly shows that the force is directly proportional to the velocity (v) of the charge. If the charge is stationary, its velocity is zero, and consequently, the magnetic force becomes zero regardless of the magnetic field strength (B) or the charge (Q).

                      What does q stand for in physics? ›

                      Electric charge (symbol q, sometimes Q) is the physical property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field.

                      What does qE mean in math? ›

                      Quadratic equation, an equation involving the second power (square) but no higher.

                      Why is force equal to qE? ›

                      A charged particle in an electric field will always feel a force due to this field, of magnitude F=qE. A charged particle in a magnetic field will only feel a force due to the magnetic field if it is moving with a component of its velocity perpendicular to the field.

                      Do electric fields begin or end at positive charges? ›

                      The properties of electric field lines for any charge distribution are that: Field lines must begin on positive charges and terminate on negative charges, or at infinity in the hypothetical case of isolated charges.

                      What is the smallest charge that can exist in nature? ›

                      Quantization of charge: The smallest charge that can exist in nature is the charge of an electron i.e. 1.6 × 10-19 Coulomb.

                      What are the three types of charges? ›

                      There are three types of electric charges - positive, negative and neutral. Q. There two types of electric charges positive charges and negative charges.

                      What does V stand for in physics of electricity? ›

                      The volt (symbol: V) is the unit of electric potential, electric potential difference (voltage), and electromotive force in the International System of Units (SI).

                      What is the difference between constant magnetic field and pulsating magnetic field? ›

                      In constant magnetic field, the pulsating magnetic field and the alternating current in windings are with spatial displacement. The magnetic field produced by a single winding, it has fixed current and alternating current pulsating field is produced by spatially displaced winding.

                      What is the fundamental difference between EMF electro motive force and PD potential difference? ›

                      Key differences between EMF and PD

                      The electromotive force is the quantity of energy that each coulomb of charge receives, whereas the potential difference is the amount of energy used by 1 coulomb of charge. The symbol E represents electromotive force, whereas the symbol V represents potential difference.

                      What is the difference between Faraday's law and Lorentz law? ›

                      The difference between Lorentz force and Faraday's law is that Faraday's law is used to find the induced voltage of a magnetic field and Lorentz force is uses to find the electromagnetic force. Faraday's: Induced voltage = -N(change in magnetic flux/change in time). N = number of loops. Lorentz: Force = q (E + v * B).

                      When to use qvB sin theta? ›

                      The magnitude of the Lorentz force F is F = qvB sinθ, where θ is the smallest angle between the directions of the vectors v and B. If v and B are parallel or anti-parallel to each other, then sinθ = 0 and F = 0. If v and B are perpendicular to each other, then sinθ = 1 and F has its maximum possible magnitude F = qvB.

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