Force between Parallel Wires Formula

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Magnetic Force per Unit Length is the force experienced by a current-carrying conductor per unit length when placed in a magnetic field. Check FAQs
F𝑙=[Permeability-vacuum]I1I22πd
F𝑙 - Magnetic Force per Unit Length?I1 - Electric Current in Conductor 1?I2 - Electric Current in Conductor 2?d - Perpendicular Distance?[Permeability-vacuum] - Permeability of vacuum?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.0005Edit=1.3E-61.1Edit4Edit23.14160.0017Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
F𝑙=[Permeability-vacuum]I1I22πd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
F𝑙=[Permeability-vacuum]1.1A4A2π0.0017m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
F𝑙=1.3E-61.1A4A23.14160.0017m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
F𝑙=1.3E-61.1423.14160.0017
Next Step Evaluate
F𝑙=0.000514619883040936N/m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
F𝑙=0.0005N/m

Force between Parallel Wires Formula Elements

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Constants
Magnetic Force per Unit Length
Magnetic Force per Unit Length is the force experienced by a current-carrying conductor per unit length when placed in a magnetic field.
Symbol: F𝑙
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: N/m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Electric Current in Conductor 1
Electric Current in Conductor 1 is the flow of electric charge through it. The amount of current depends on the voltage applied and the conductor’s resistance.
Symbol: I1
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Electric Current in Conductor 2
Electric Current in Conductor 2 is the flow of electric charge through that specific conductor. It can vary based on the voltage across it and its resistance.
Symbol: I2
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Perpendicular Distance
Perpendicular Distance is the shortest distance between a point and a line or surface, measured at a right angle to the line or surface.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Permeability of vacuum
Permeability of vacuum is a fundamental physical constant that relates the magnetic field within a vacuum to the current producing that field.
Symbol: [Permeability-vacuum]
Value: 1.2566E-6
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

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How to Evaluate Force between Parallel Wires?

Force between Parallel Wires evaluator uses Magnetic Force per Unit Length = ([Permeability-vacuum]*Electric Current in Conductor 1*Electric Current in Conductor 2)/(2*pi*Perpendicular Distance) to evaluate the Magnetic Force per Unit Length, Force between Parallel Wires formula is defined as a measure of the magnetic force per unit length between two parallel wires carrying currents in the same direction, which is a fundamental concept in understanding the interaction between electromagnetic fields and electric currents. Magnetic Force per Unit Length is denoted by F𝑙 symbol.

How to evaluate Force between Parallel Wires using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Force between Parallel Wires, enter Electric Current in Conductor 1 (I1), Electric Current in Conductor 2 (I2) & Perpendicular Distance (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Force between Parallel Wires

What is the formula to find Force between Parallel Wires?
The formula of Force between Parallel Wires is expressed as Magnetic Force per Unit Length = ([Permeability-vacuum]*Electric Current in Conductor 1*Electric Current in Conductor 2)/(2*pi*Perpendicular Distance). Here is an example- 0.000515 = ([Permeability-vacuum]*1.1*4)/(2*pi*0.00171).
How to calculate Force between Parallel Wires?
With Electric Current in Conductor 1 (I1), Electric Current in Conductor 2 (I2) & Perpendicular Distance (d) we can find Force between Parallel Wires using the formula - Magnetic Force per Unit Length = ([Permeability-vacuum]*Electric Current in Conductor 1*Electric Current in Conductor 2)/(2*pi*Perpendicular Distance). This formula also uses Permeability of vacuum, Archimedes' constant .
Can the Force between Parallel Wires be negative?
Yes, the Force between Parallel Wires, measured in Surface Tension can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Force between Parallel Wires?
Force between Parallel Wires is usually measured using the Newton per Meter[N/m] for Surface Tension. Millinewton per Meter[N/m], Gram-Force per Centimeter[N/m], Dyne per Centimeter[N/m] are the few other units in which Force between Parallel Wires can be measured.
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