Is Magnetism Both Energy and Force?

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Magnetism is both energy and force, as established in the discussion. It can be transformed into electricity, demonstrating its energy aspect, while also exerting force, as seen in applications like alternators where mechanical energy is converted to electrical energy. The relationship between force and energy is mathematically defined by the equation F = -∇U, indicating that the presence of force necessitates an underlying energy field. Therefore, magnetism encompasses both characteristics simultaneously.

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My question is magnetism energy or force?

On the one hand, it is energy because it can be transformed to say electricity, on the other hand is the force because, say, in the alternator, it transfers the mechanical to the electric energy .
 
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torxxx said:
My question is magnetism energy or force?

On the one hand, it is energy because it can be transformed to say electricity, on the other hand is the force because, say, in the alternator, it transfers the mechanical to the electric energy .

This is where you need to go back to basic mechanics to realize that the existence of force implies the presence of "energy". This is because "force" F is the gradient of potential energy field U. Mathematically, the relationship is

F = -∇U

So the answer to your question in the title is : YES.

Zz.
 
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torxxx said:
My question is magnetism energy or force?
I agree with @ZapperZ. The question is a false dichotomy.

Magnetism is magnetism. Magnetic fields have energy and also magnetic fields exert force on currents.
 

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