Can Static Attraction and Magnetic Attraction Coexist?

In summary, the conversation discusses the difference between static attraction and repelling compared to magnetic attraction. It is explained that moving electric charges create magnetic fields and vice versa, but they do not directly interact with each other. This explains why a static object, like a balloon, cannot be attracted to a magnet. Additionally, it is mentioned that a static field consists of non-moving electrons while a magnet consists of molecules with moving electrons, which is why they do not interact. The conversation concludes by mentioning that the balloon and magnet do not have both an electric and magnetic field, therefore, there is no force between them.
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Great-dane
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What is the difference between static attraction or repelling, compared to magnetic.
I understand the princips of static build up and why a charged positive and charged negative attract each other. I also understand how the atoms are arranged in a "metal-magnet".
But why can't you attract a static object (baloon) wit a magnet?
 
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Anyone?
 
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Moving electric charges create magnetic fields and moving magnets create electric fields, but they don't directly interact with each other like that. A magnetic field does not interact with an electric field directly. The electric field has to be moving, thereby creating its own magnetic field, and then those two magnetic fields can interact (or vice versa with magnets and electric fields).
 
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Okay, that would explain electromagnetism!
So a static field consists of "non moving" electrons! And a magnet consists of molecules with moving electrons, is that right/the answer to why they won't interact?
 
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Great-dane said:
Okay, that would explain electromagnetism!
So a static field consists of "non moving" electrons! And a magnet consists of molecules with moving electrons, is that right/the answer to why they won't interact?

The balloon has an electric field but no magnetic field. The magnet has a magnetic field but no electric field. Therefore, there is no force between them.
 
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Ok, Quantum! Thanks for your time!
 

1. What is static build up?

Static build up is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of a material. This can occur when two different materials come into contact and then separate, causing an imbalance of electrons and resulting in a build up of static electricity.

2. How does static build up occur?

Static build up occurs when two materials with different levels of conductivity come into contact and then separate. This causes a transfer of electrons between the materials, resulting in an accumulation of electric charge on the surface of the materials.

3. What are the effects of static build up?

The effects of static build up can range from small nuisances, such as hair sticking to a comb, to more serious consequences, such as sparks and shocks. In some cases, static build up can also cause damage to electronic devices.

4. How can static build up be prevented?

Static build up can be prevented by using materials with similar levels of conductivity, using anti-static products, and controlling humidity levels. Grounding or adding a conductive material to the surface of the material can also help prevent static build up.

5. What is the relationship between static build up and magnetism?

Static build up and magnetism are separate phenomena, but they can be related. When there is a build up of static electricity, it can create an electric field, which in turn can create a magnetic field. This is why static electricity can sometimes cause objects to be attracted or repelled by each other.

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