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I have always wondered if Photons are magnetic and if so are they affected by the geomagnetic field around the earth
AgentSmith said:Photons are the carriers of the electromagnetic force. Magnetism is the relativistic manifestation of the electric charge.
No, Photons are not magnetic particles. Photons are elementary particles that do not possess any electric charge or magnetic moment. They are the fundamental unit of light and carry energy and momentum.
Yes, Photons can be affected by magnetic fields. Although they do not have their own magnetic field, they can be deflected or redirected by an external magnetic field due to their electric charge.
Photons interact with magnetic fields through the magnetic force, which is one of the four fundamental forces in nature. This force is responsible for the attraction or repulsion between charged particles, including photons.
No, light is not considered to be magnetic. Light, or electromagnetic radiation, is a combination of electric and magnetic fields that oscillate perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation. However, it is not considered to be a magnetic particle.
No, a photon cannot be used as a magnet. As mentioned earlier, photons do not possess any magnetic moment or charge, so they cannot exhibit any magnetic properties. They are solely carriers of energy and momentum.