Concise Physics Handbook

Formulas for Key Sections

Electromagnetic Induction

the phenomenon of electric current generation in a closed conducting loop when the magnetic flux passing through it changes

1. Action of Magnetic Field on Charges and Conductors

Lorentz Force:

Lorentz force formula: F = q·E + q·v×B — force acting on a charged particle in electric and magnetic fields

F L > = q · v · B · sin ( α )
Explanation

The force acts on a charge q moving with velocity v in a magnetic field B, at an angle α to the field direction. Maximum at α = 90°, absent at α = 0°.

Ampere Force:

Ampere force formula: FA = I·l·B·sin(α) — force acting on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, depends on current, conductor length, magnetic induction, and the angle between them

F A > = I · l · B · sin ( α )
Comment

Force acting on a conductor of length l with current I, located in field B at angle α. Direction is determined by the left-hand rule.

Magnetic Moment of a Loop:

Magnetic moment of a loop formula: M = I·S·B·sin(α) — moment acting on a current loop in a magnetic field, depends on current, loop area, magnetic induction, and the angle between the normal and the field

M = I · S · B · sin ( α )
Comment

Moment acting on a loop of area S with current I in a magnetic field B. Ensures loop rotation and is fundamental to electric motor operation.

2. Characteristics of Magnetic Field

Magnetic Flux:

Magnetic flux formula: Φ = B·S·cos(α) — product of magnetic induction, surface area, and cosine of the angle between the field direction and the normal to the surface

Φ=B·S·cos(α)
Explanation

Magnetic flux Φ is the number of magnetic induction lines passing through surface S at angle α. The greater the field and area, the higher the flux. Maximum at α = 0°.

Magnetic Field Strength:

Magnetic field strength formula: H = I / (2·π·r) — depends on current strength and distance to the conductor

H=I2πr
Comment

Strength H depends on current I and distance r from the conductor. The closer to the conductor, the stronger the field. Direction by the right-hand rule (Corkscrew rule).

3. Induction and Self-Induction

Induced EMF (Faraday's Law):

Induced EMF formula: εF = –N·ΔΦ/Δt — electromotive force is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the loop

εF=N·ΔΦΔt
Explanation

EMF arises from a change in magnetic flux through a loop. N — number of turns, ΔΦ — change in flux, Δt — time interval. The minus sign reflects opposition (Lenz's law).

Self-Induced EMF:

Self-induced EMF formula: ε = –L·ΔI/Δt — electromotive force arising from a change in current in a circuit, proportional to inductance and the rate of change of current

ε=L·ΔIΔt
Comment

EMF arises from a change in current in a circuit with inductance L. ΔI — change in current strength, Δt — time interval. Self-induction is the phenomenon of EMF generation within the circuit itself.

4. Magnetic Field Energy

Energy through Current:

Formula for magnetic field energy of a coil: WM = (L·I²)/2 — energy stored in a coil with inductance when current flows

W M > = L I 2 > 2
Explanation

Energy accumulates in a coil with inductance L when current I flows. Proportional to the square of the current — similar to kinetic energy in mechanics.

Energy through Magnetic Flux and Current Strength:

Formula for magnetic field energy: WM = Φ·I / 2 — energy stored in a coil, expressed through magnetic flux and current strength

W M > = Φ I 2
Comment

The formula is applied when magnetic flux Φ and current I are known. Provides equivalent field energy through circuit parameters.

Energy through Magnetic Flux and Inductance:

Formula for magnetic field energy: WM = Φ² / (2·L) — energy stored in a coil, expressed through the square of magnetic flux and inductance

W M > = Φ 2 > 2 L
Explanation

Useful for calculations when field flux and inductance are known. Applied in oscillation theory and resonant circuits.