Magnetic Field Force: Attraction & Repulsion

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of still causing a force on two electromagnets even if they are pulsed quickly enough to turn off before the magnetic field reaches the other. It is suggested that this would violate the law of relativity, but it is also mentioned that there would still be a force on both electromagnets due to the interaction of the electric and magnetic fields.
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nemesiswes
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I was wondering what, if you had two electromagnets and normaly when you turn them on they would cause a force on the other ( attractive or repelling ) but if you were to pulse each one so fast that the they would turn off before the magnetic field reached the other , then would that still cause a force on both since there both electromagnets. if they don't then wouldn't that violate some law because by turning them off then wouldn't that mean the information that they are now off gets to the object before the intial wave got there.
 
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Well ! What I think is
Magnetic field moves at a speed of light.So, in order to turn off before causing a force,you must move your hand at a faster speed than light.
But acc. to Einstein's theory of relativity ,it is not possible
 
  • #3
There would still be a force on both. Coil 1 will emit a EM pulse that will, by Faradays Law, induce an electric field within Coil 2 and therefore a current in Coil 2. The current carrying Coil 2, by the Lorentz Force Law, experiences a force as it interacts with the traveling EM pulse.
 

1. What is a magnetic field?

A magnetic field is a region in space around a magnet or electric current where magnetic forces can be detected. It is represented by magnetic field lines that show the direction and strength of the magnetic force.

2. How does attraction and repulsion occur in a magnetic field?

Attraction and repulsion occur in a magnetic field due to the presence of two opposite poles (north and south). Like poles repel each other, while opposite poles attract each other due to the alignment of their magnetic fields.

3. What factors affect the strength of magnetic field force?

The strength of magnetic field force is affected by the distance between two magnetic objects, the size and strength of the magnets, and the materials used in the magnets.

4. How is magnetic field force used in everyday life?

Magnetic field force is used in various everyday applications, such as in motors, generators, and speakers. It is also used in data storage devices like hard drives and credit cards.

5. Can magnetic field force be shielded or blocked?

Yes, magnetic field force can be shielded or blocked by certain materials, such as iron or steel. These materials have a high magnetic permeability, which means they can redirect the magnetic field lines and reduce the strength of the magnetic force.

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