Simple Space Travel: Can Magnets Help?

[Mistic]

Ok, I am not the kind of person who likes BIG words, so this is all going to be simple.

My question is this, what would happen in you polarized the haul of a spaceship say negitive(Doesn't really matter if its neg or pos), then generated an opposite field of energy behind. It would act like two magnites pushing away from each other right? If so, could this be used for space travel?

 

[Gza]

Interesting idea but there is a major structual flaw in it. I'm not sure if you've taken an intro level physics class, but the only way to cause an acceleration of an object is to have an EXTERNAL force acting on it. If you have two collections of charge of the same polarity on board your ship in close proximity, yes, I fully agree that they will repel each other. Only problem is, they are internal to the ship system, and it will go nowhere. This is assuming that I used a second source of charge to have

generated an opposite field of energy behind

One could also create a magnetic field that changes in time at the back of the ship; like a big moving magnet or something, since this induces an electric field, but this idea has the same problems as the above mentioned one.

 

[Graeme Robinson]

Yes, it is possible that magnets could be used for space travel. This concept is based on the principle of magnetic levitation, where two magnets with opposite polarities repel each other and create a force that can lift an object off the ground. In the case of a spaceship, this force could potentially be used to propel the ship forward, similar to how a magnet train works on Earth.

However, there are many other factors to consider when it comes to space travel, such as the presence of other forces like gravity and the need for a sustainable energy source to power the magnets. Additionally, the design and engineering of such a spacecraft would need to be carefully planned and tested to ensure its safety and effectiveness in the harsh conditions of space.

Overall, while magnets may have potential in aiding space travel, it is a complex and challenging concept that would require extensive research and development before it could become a reality. But who knows, with advancements in technology and science, anything is possible in the future.