Magnetic Force: Can vs 2L Bottle

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When comparing the repulsive forces between two neodymium magnets, size and magnetization play crucial roles. Placing a 12 oz can-sized magnet against a 2-liter bottle-sized magnet, both with the same magnetization, will indeed result in a greater repulsive force due to the larger surface area of the 2-liter magnet. However, if the larger magnet has fewer magnetic dipoles per volume, it could potentially be weaker than the smaller magnet. Thus, while size generally contributes to increased force, the actual magnetization must also be considered. Understanding these factors is essential for accurate predictions of magnetic interactions.
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I am new to the field of magnetics and therefore my question will probably be elementary but here goes. If I have 2 neodymeum magnets both the size of a 12 0z can of coke and I place the cans positive pole to positive pole they will repel each other with a certain force and for argument sake say at 1 inch apart.
Question: If I were to take one of those can sized magnets and place its positive pole against the positive pole of another neodymium magnet the size of a 2 liter bottle at one inch distance apart would there be more repulsive force ?
 
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Assuming that the larger magnet has the same magnetization as its smaller counterpart, then yes, I'm fairly certain that there will be a greater repulsive force.

BTW, remember that magnetization is the number of magnetic dipoles per volume. So a larger magnet can be weaker, if it has fewer magnetic dipoles.
 
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