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The permeability of free space, μ0, is a physical constant used often in electromagnetism. It is defined to have the exact value of 4π x 10-7 N/A2 (newtons per ampere squared).[1] It is connected to the energy stored in a magnetic field, see Hyperphysics for specific equations.
It is related to the speed of light by the equation:
where
- speed of light and is the
- permittivity of free space. is the
A magnetic field, energy density is defined as:[2]
in a region of space has field energy associated with it. That
One particular use is the magnetic force. The constant gives how strong the force is between two electric currents separated by a distance:[1]
where
- is the Magnetic force,
- and are two currents, and
- wires carrying the currents. is the separation between the
Visit Hyperphysics for more information on this constant.
For Further Reading
For further information please see the related pages below:
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hyperphysics. (August 28, 2015). Electric field [Online], Available: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/elefie.html
- ↑ Jackson, John David (1998). Classical Electrodynamics (3rd ed.). New York: Wiley. p. 213