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Chapter 8 Problem 20P

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Problem 20P

Consider an ideal stationary magnetic dipole m in a static electric field E. Show that the fields carry momentum

[Hint: There are several ways to do this. The simplest method is to start with and use integration by parts to show that

So far, this is valid for any localized static configuration. For a current confined to an infinitesimal neighborhood of the origin we can approximate V(r) ≈ V(0) − E(0) . r. Treat the dipole as a current loop, and use Eqs. 5.82 and 1.108.]21

Equation 5.82

Solution

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We are required to calculate the momentum of the electric field.

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Title Introduction to Electrodynamics  4 
Author David J. Griffiths
ISBN 9780321856562

Consider an ideal stationary magnetic dipole m in a static

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