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Is it possible to harness gravity with a magnet?
Can Magnets Be Used to Harness Gravity?
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In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of using a magnet to harness gravity. However, there is currently no technology or scientific basis for such a concept, and the purpose of the forum is to discuss current science rather than speculation on future technology.
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That's a pretty broad question. What are your thoughts on it?
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well i mean you know how magnets attract each other would it be possible to not only use a magnet on iron but be able to attract more objects other than that.
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Well, magnets attract ferrous metals, not just iron, but there's no apparent connection to gravity.
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i know but like if humans had the technology to make such a thing.
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Welcome to the PF, Mateo. Your thread is closed temporarily for Moderation... 
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Mateo C. said:
But there is no such technology, and without knowing how such technology would work we can do little better than make random guesses.
In addition, PF's mission is to teach people about current science, not to speculate on future technology that has no basis in current science.
If you'd like to learn about current science, please feel free to stick around, but I'm afraid this thread will have to remain locked.
1. Can a magnet really harness gravity?
This is a common question and the answer is no. Magnets and gravity are two distinct forces and one cannot be harnessed by the other. Magnets have a magnetic field that attracts or repels other magnets or magnetic materials, while gravity is a force of attraction between objects with mass.
2. Is there any scientific evidence to support the idea that a magnet can harness gravity?
No, there is no scientific evidence to support this idea. In fact, there is a lack of scientific evidence to suggest that magnets have any effect on gravity at all.
3. What about the concept of anti-gravity using magnets?
Anti-gravity is a popular concept in science fiction, but there is no scientific evidence to suggest that it is possible using magnets. Anti-gravity would require a repulsive force strong enough to counteract the force of gravity, and magnets do not have this capability.
4. Are there any experiments that have been done to test the idea of a magnet harnessing gravity?
There have been some experiments conducted to test this idea, but none have been able to provide conclusive evidence that a magnet can harness gravity. These experiments have mostly involved trying to levitate objects using magnets, but the results have not been able to be replicated consistently.
5. Can magnets affect the weight or mass of an object?
No, magnets cannot affect the weight or mass of an object. Weight and mass are properties of an object that are determined by its mass and the force of gravity acting on it. Magnets do not have the ability to change these properties.
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