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The tangential component of \( \mathbf{H} \) across a magnetic interface is continuous provided

  • A.the flux crosses the interface at right angles
  • B.no surface current flows on the interface
  • C.the two permeabilities are equal to one another
  • D.the interface is a plane rather than a curved surface

Answer: B

Correct answer: no surface current flows on the interface

From Ampere’s law the tangential components of \( \mathbf{H} \) on either side differ by any surface current density present, so with none flowing the component is continuous. The condition matters in practice: at the surface of a perfect conductor, where surface currents do flow, tangential \( \mathbf{H} \) jumps by exactly that current per unit width.

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