A magnetic field is concentrated by ferromagnetic material. If the field is strong enough or the material thin enough, some of the magnetic field will penetrate it. To find the answer in a specific situation, you need to either solve Maxwell's Equations for that situation, or measure the field.
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2007-07-29 17:33:53
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answered by Frank N 7
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I think you are misunderstanding the definition of magnetic force. Magnetic force is measured in newtons, much like any regular kinetic force, and similarily it does not "pass through" material anymore than force you put into pushing a ball "passes through it". It is important to not regard it as a tangible, physical entity as perhaps sound waves can be.
Magnetic force is defined as the product of the velocity, charge, and field strength through which an object passes through. In equation form, it is F=qvB. Now suppose you had an charged object moving through a magnetic field (thus generating magnetic force) and it encounters "magnetic material" as posed in your question.
Suppose the magentic material is not moving. No force is generated by the material; the only effect it has on the force is the change in magnetic field (B, in the equation F=qvB). Does force "pass through it"? The question is meaningless, as force still permeates through the whole field, but force is certainly affected by the presence of magnetic material.
2007-07-28 18:18:19
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answered by John H 4
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