Magnetism: Attraction vs Repulsion Weighing

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Start date Apr 9, 2011
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In summary, magnetism is a physical phenomenon that results in attractive or repulsive forces between objects due to the movement of electric charges. Attraction refers to the force that pulls objects together, while repulsion refers to the force that pushes them apart. The strength of a magnet directly affects its ability to attract or repel other magnets. Objects with different magnetic properties can attract each other due to the interaction of their magnetic fields. Magnetism is widely used in everyday life, in technologies such as generators, motors, and magnetic storage devices, as well as in household appliances and medical imaging technology.

Apr 9, 2011

bobbyb671

If two attracted magnets are placed on a balance and weighed, would they
weigh less if they were set to repel?

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draw a diagram of all the forces …

what are the net forces and the net torque ?

1. What is magnetism?

Magnetism is a physical phenomenon in which objects exert attractive or repulsive forces on each other. It is caused by the movement of electric charges, such as the electrons in atoms.

2. What is the difference between attraction and repulsion in magnetism?

Attraction in magnetism refers to the force that pulls two objects together, while repulsion refers to the force that pushes two objects apart. These forces are determined by the orientation and strength of the magnetic fields of the objects.

3. How does the strength of a magnet affect its attraction or repulsion?

The strength of a magnet is directly proportional to its ability to attract or repel other magnets. The stronger the magnetic field, the stronger the force of attraction or repulsion will be.

4. Can objects with different magnetic properties attract each other?

Yes, objects with different magnetic properties can attract each other. This is because the magnetic fields of the objects can interact with each other, resulting in attraction or repulsion.

5. How is magnetism used in everyday life?

Magnetism has a wide range of applications in our daily lives. Some common uses include in generators and motors, in magnetic storage devices like hard drives, in medical imaging technology, and in household appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, and speakers.