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What is the physical difference between static and magnetic attraction?
A static attraction is a force that exists between two objects due to their opposite electrical charges. This force does not change over time and can cause objects to stick together or repel each other.
A magnetic attraction is a force that exists between two magnetic objects or between a magnetic object and a magnet. It is caused by the alignment of magnetic fields and can cause objects to attract or repel each other.
The main difference between static and magnetic attractions is the type of force that causes them. Static attractions are caused by electrical charges, while magnetic attractions are caused by magnetic fields. Additionally, static attractions do not change over time, while magnetic attractions can be affected by changes in the magnetic field.
Examples of static attraction include rubbing a balloon on your hair and then sticking it to a wall, or rubbing a glass rod with silk and then using it to pick up small pieces of paper. The electrical charges on the objects cause them to stick together.
Examples of magnetic attraction include two magnets sticking together, a compass needle pointing towards the Earth's magnetic field, and metal objects being attracted to a magnet. These are all caused by the alignment of magnetic fields.