A tool for determining the force exerted on a charged particle moving through a magnetic field, or on a current-carrying wire within a magnetic field, typically involves inputting parameters such as charge, velocity, magnetic field strength, and the angle between the velocity and the field. For example, one might use such a tool to compute the force experienced by an electron traveling within the magnetic field of an MRI machine.
Facilitating rapid and accurate computations, these tools are invaluable for scientists, engineers, and students. Applications range from designing particle accelerators and electric motors to understanding the behavior of charged particles in Earth’s magnetosphere. Historically, calculations were performed manually using derived formulas, but advances in computational technology have led to more accessible and user-friendly digital tools.
