what i mean is its not a + magnet nor - magnet just neutral
2006-08-31 11:41:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
No. Every magnet has both a + side, and a - side, because the electrons align themselves towards one end. That's what makes it a magnet. A neutral magnet would just be a piece of metal.
2006-08-31 11:44:27 · answer #1 · answered by Beardog 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First off, I want to clear something up. All magnets have both a positive AND a negative pole (North and South, as they are often called). You can't have a "positive magnet," or a "negative magnet." They must exist together. Otherwise you'd have a magnetic monopole, and thus far, no one has ever discovered such a thing.
Anyway, as to your question: The general definition of a magnet is something that has a magnetic field. Since this is caused by the positive and negative poles, then a magnet, by definition, must have positive and negative poles. If it doesn't, then it has no magnetic field, and can no longer be considered a magnet.
2006-08-31 18:53:33 · answer #2 · answered by J C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be confused by the signs, which do not relate to electric charge for the magnet. The magnet has a neutral charge on both ends. The sign signifies the direction by which a moving electric charge crossing the field lines exiting (north pole) or entering (south pole) the magnet will feel a deflecting force. The right hand rule for vector cross products shows the direction.
2006-08-31 18:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by SAN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, any piece of iron or steel can be considered a "neutral magnet" in the very real sense that all of the electro-magnetic forces in the material are random and neutralize each other out.
The result is a piece of steel or iron with no definable north pole or south pole.
Only when these magnetic fields are aligned will the north and south poles become apparent.
2006-08-31 18:56:31 · answer #4 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, maybe a lodestone? It is a mineral called magnetite. Magnetite is called that because it is magnetic, hence, it is a magnet..
2006-08-31 19:25:49 · answer #5 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! A neutral magnet is an oxymoron. So are you! -oxy
2006-08-31 18:44:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure - It is called a magnetic monopole. Let me know if you see one.
2006-08-31 18:43:27 · answer #7 · answered by Lewis G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1-Yes. The Earth...that's Y we can stand on ground.
2-Eyes contact between You & I.
2006-09-01 00:17:09 · answer #8 · answered by shinobi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes mix + and - this will equal it out.
2006-08-31 18:44:49 · answer #9 · answered by business creature 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I Am Afraid Not........
2006-08-31 18:47:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋