Existence of Magnetic Fields

This applet shows interactions between moving charges. It shows with a system of two wires why magnetic fields must exist in order for the postulates of relativity and charge invariance to be consistent with one another.

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Date Added to MERLOT: May 22, 2001

Date Modified in MERLOT: August 01, 2003

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Physics 1

Cal Tech

Submitter: John Walkup

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