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So let's say a water molecule is stuck between a positive magnetic field and a negative magnetic field ?
v1p0r said:So let's say a water molecule is stuck between a positive magnetic field and a negative magnetic field ?
Fewmet said:Welcome to Physics Forums.
I find a lot of people pick up in elementary education that magnetic fields are positive or negative, and they don't shake the misconception in secondary education. Electric charges are viewed as negative or positive. Magnets are viewed as having a north pole and a south pole.
Allowing for that correction, I cannot tell what you are asking...
v1p0r said:what i meant by positive and negative are the 2 opposite poles :)... i was wondering if i used both .. what would happen to the object in between ? and what how does the molecule get affected
"Stuck between 2 magnetic fields" refers to a situation where an object or particle is caught in the middle of two opposing magnetic forces.
Being stuck between 2 magnetic fields can cause the object or particle to experience a force in one direction, depending on the strength and orientation of the two fields. This can result in the object being pulled towards one of the fields or being pushed away from both fields.
In most cases, being stuck between 2 magnetic fields is not dangerous. However, if the fields are extremely strong or the object or particle is sensitive to magnetic forces, it could potentially cause damage or disruption.
Scientists use specialized equipment, such as magnetic tweezers or magnetic traps, to study and manipulate objects stuck between 2 magnetic fields. These tools allow for precise control and measurement of magnetic forces on the object.
Yes, understanding and manipulating objects stuck between 2 magnetic fields has many practical applications, including in medical research, materials science, and electronics. For example, magnetic tweezers are used to study the behavior of biological molecules, and magnetic traps are used in technologies such as magnetic levitation trains.