Magnetostatics: Forces and Observations

This lecture covers the fundamental concepts of magnetostatics, focusing on the observation of magnetic forces and the Lorentz force. It explains how charges in motion interact with magnetic fields, leading to the Lorentz force law. The lecture also discusses the creation of a magnetic field due to current-carrying wires and the superposition of currents. Furthermore, it explores the conditions for a uniform magnetic field and the impact of different geometries on the magnetic field distribution. The lecture concludes with the application of the Lorentz force in determining the magnetic field produced by current-carrying wires.