Minimum Force of Attraction Between Magnets for Humans

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The minimum force of attraction between two magnets that a human can feel is not defined by a specific formula. Sensitivity to force varies based on the body part in contact with the magnets. Humans are more attuned to changes in pressure rather than constant forces. For example, even a slight change in pressure, like a spider moving on the skin, can be detected easily. Overall, the discussion highlights the subjective nature of force perception rather than providing a quantifiable measure.
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Is it known what is the minimum force of attraction between two magnets needed for a human being to feel an attraction pull between the magnets? or is there a formula for that?

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prse243 said:
Is it known what is the minimum force of attraction between two magnets needed for a human being to feel an attraction pull between the magnets?
Depends to which body parts you attach the magnets.
 
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just if you hold the magnet with your hand, for example a magnet attracted to a fridge; what is the force that needs to exist between the magnet and the fridge for you to feel they are attracting each other
 
prse243 said:
Is it known what is the minimum force of attraction between two magnets needed for a human being to feel an attraction pull between the magnets? or is there a formula for that?

There's no formula - you're just asking what the weakest force a human can feel is. We're much more sensitive to changes in pressure than to either constant pressures or forces: If there's a spider resting on the palm of your hand, you'll be able to feel it picking up one leg, even though the change in force is minuscule.
 
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It may be shown from the equations of electromagnetism, by James Clerk Maxwell in the 1860’s, that the speed of light in the vacuum of free space is related to electric permittivity (ϵ) and magnetic permeability (μ) by the equation: c=1/√( μ ϵ ) . This value is a constant for the vacuum of free space and is independent of the motion of the observer. It was this fact, in part, that led Albert Einstein to Special Relativity.

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