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<p>The magnetic component of the Lorentz force acts exclusively perpendicular to the direction of motion of a test charge, whereas the electric component does not depend on the velocity of the charge. This article provides experimental indication that, in addition to these two forces, there is a third electromagnetic force that (i) is proportional to the velocity of the test charge and (ii) acts parallel to the direction of motion rather than perpendicular. This force cannot be explained by the Maxwell equations and the Lorentz force, since it is mathematically incompatible with this framework. However, this force is compatible with Weber electrodynamics and Ampère’s original force law, as this older form of electrodynamics not only predicts the existence of such a force but also makes it possible to accurately calculate the strength of this force.</p>
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The magnetic component of the Lorentz force acts exclusively perpendicular to the direction of motion of a test charge, whereas the electric component does not depend on the velocity of the charge. This article provides experimental indication that, in addition to these two forces, there is a third electromagnetic force that (i) is proportional to the velocity of the test charge and (ii) acts parallel to the direction of motion rather than perpendicular. This force cannot be explained by the Maxwell equations and the Lorentz force, since it is mathematically incompatible with this framework. However, this force is compatible with Weber electrodynamics and Ampère’s original force law, as this older form of electrodynamics not only predicts the existence of such a force but also makes it possible to accurately calculate the strength of this force.

Experimental investigation of an unusual induction effect and its interpretation as a necessary consequence of Weber electrodynamics

Journal of Electrical Engineering

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The magnetic component of the Lorentz force acts exclusively perpendicular to the direction of motion of a test charge, whereas the electric component does not...

Experimental investigation of an unusual induction effect and its interpretation as a necessary consequence of Weber electrodynamics

Published Online: Dec 22, 2021

Page range: 366 - 373

Received: Sep 25, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jee-2021-0052

Keywords
Weber electrodynamics, Ampère’s force law, non-Lorentzian forces, Lorentz force, Maxwell equations

© 2021 Steffen Kühn, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Experimental investigation of an unusual induction effect and its interpretation as a necessary consequence of Weber electrodynamics

Published Online: Dec 22, 2021

Page range: 366 - 373

Received: Sep 25, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jee-2021-0052

KeywordsWeber electrodynamics, Ampère’s force law, non-Lorentzian forces, Lorentz force, Maxwell equations

© 2021 Steffen Kühn, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Weber electrodynamics, Ampère’s force law, non-Lorentzian forces, Lorentz force, Maxwell equations