Comparing Magnetic & Electrostatic Experiments

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Magnetic and electrostatic experiments share similarities, such as the presence of positive and negative charges. However, a key difference lies in the nature of these charges; electrostatics requires an imbalance of charges, while magnetism does not exhibit isolated positive or negative charges. The discussion highlights the absence of magnetic monopoles, which are theoretical particles that would carry a magnetic charge, emphasizing a fundamental distinction between magnetic and electric fields. The conversation reflects a curiosity about the existence of such monopoles, which have yet to be observed. Overall, the exploration of these concepts reveals significant differences in how magnetic and electrostatic forces operate.
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1. Similarities and differences between magnetic and electrostatic experiments can include:



2. What are there factors individually and then decifer



3. Similar- both have positive 'and/or' negative charges.
Differences- electrostatic must involve an imbalance of positive or negative, magnetic can be either.
 
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Did you ever see a negative (or positive) magnetic charge? In particular, do you know any particle which has such a charge?
That would be quite surprising...
 


well no i have never seen one? i simply wrote what i found on both materials and was just wondering if anyone knew of any more similarities or differences? do you?
 


diane1996 said:
well no i have never seen one?
Right. While some theories predict their existence, no magnetic monopoles (particles with magnetic charge) were found yet. This is the big difference between static magnetic and electric fields. With magnetic monopoles, both would be the same.
 


thankyou
 

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