1987European Journal of PhysicsOpen access

Proof of Biot-Savart's law for a discontinuous current-or another example of displacement current

Z Qihou

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When a current is discontinuous the use of Biot-Savart's law appears to produce results which contradict those found using Ampere's circular law. Time-dependent charges are introduced to account for the current discontinuities. These, in turn, produce displacement currents, which when included in the current used in Ampere's law resolve the apparent discrepancy.

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When a current is discontinuous the use of Biot-Savart's law appears to produce results which contradict those found using Ampere's circular law. Time-dependent charges are introduced to account for the current discontinuities. These, in turn, produce displacement currents, which when included in the current used in Ampere's law resolve the apparent discrepancy.

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When a current is discontinuous the use of Biot-Savart's law appears to produce results which contradict those found using Ampere's circular law. Time-dependent charges are introduced to account for the current discontinuities. These, in turn, produce displacement currents, which when included in the current used in Ampere's law resolve the apparent discrepancy.

Key concepts: Displacement current, Physics, Ampere, Current (fluid), Classification of discontinuities, Displacement (psychology), Classical mechanics, Biot number

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