Displacement Current
Key Concepts-Displacement Current:
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James Clerk Maxwell: Introduced displacement current to ensure continuity of current in a capacitor and complete Maxwell’s equations.
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Non-Physical Current: Displacement current isn’t an actual flow of charges, but a mathematical concept to preserve current continuity.
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Rate of Change Formula: ID = ε0 * (dΦE/dt). ID represents displacement current, ε0 stands for permittivity of free space, and ΦE symbolizes electric flux.
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Electromagnetic Waves: Crucial for comprehending the nature of electromagnetic waves and the propagation of electromagnetic energy.
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AC Circuits: Plays a vital role in analyzing the behavior of capacitors and inductors in alternating current (AC) circuits.
