Magnetic Acceleration: Calculate Force & Distance

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To calculate the acceleration of a metal object towards a magnet, one can use the formula a = f/m, where f is the magnetic force and m is the object's mass. The magnetic force varies with distance, increasing as the object approaches the magnet, which affects the acceleration at different points in space. To determine the magnetic force at a specific distance, additional calculations or formulas related to magnetic fields and distances are required. The discussion highlights the need for clarity on how to calculate magnetic force in relation to distance. Understanding these principles is essential for accurately predicting the object's behavior in a magnetic field.
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Hi. If I have a metal object such as a metal marble and I know its weight and distance from a certain magnet, which I know the magnetic force of, can I find the acceleration of the object's attraction towards the magnet?
 
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Yes, you can calculate the acceleration of the object due to magnetic force(a=f/m). The magnetic force increase as the object moves closer to the magnet which means the magnetic force is the property of space provided by the magnet and is different at different point in space and in turn the acceleration of the object is different in different points in space The acceleration increase as the object approaches the magnet.
 
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Yes, you can calculate the acceleration of the object due to magnetic force(a=f/m). The magnetic force increase as the object moves closer to the magnet which means the magnetic force is the property of space provided by the magnet and is different at different point in space and in turn the acceleration of the object is different in different points in space The acceleration increase as the object approaches the magnet.

Yes, but how do I calculate the magnetic force from a particular distance?
 
Anyone? How do I calculate magnetic force vs distance?
 
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