2006-09-14 07:51:50 · 6 answers · asked by rapturefuture 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
semantically it's incorrect to do so. the electromagnetic force already includes the concept of magnetism, and is distinctly unique and independant from the gravitational force. To rename the gravitational force to magnetic force would cause all worlds of confusion and necessitate changing the name of the electromagnetic force as well. Also, this would be counter intuitive. the electromagnetic force is both attractive (like gravity) and repulsive (unlike gravity) depending on field alignment. as such, to change nomenclature such that the words magnetic force described gravity would be a fundamental shift in the very concepts driving the reaction to things even as simple as the direction of motion caused by forces
2006-09-14 09:43:52 · answer #1 · answered by promethius9594 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently not:
"What is truly interesting, however, is that the solution can be moved relative to the cells simply by moving the container up and down. The cells are at equilibrium in a position relative to the magnet, not the solution. Thus, it is possible to constantly refresh the solution
around the cells simply by oscillating the container. In the absence of gravity, magnetic force could be used to REPLACE gravity to drive the necessary convection."
2006-09-14 08:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Scientists separate gravity from the electroagnetic force. If you find a way to make them the same, you'll win a Nobel prize (That's what string theory is trying to do.)
2006-09-14 08:16:08 · answer #3 · answered by dandandan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so.
The universe is made up of three parts of space and one part of time, with gravity and acceleration being indistinguishable. Gravity changes the geometry of space-time by making it curve
2006-09-14 08:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by emerald_trout 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you are not being held to the earth by a magnetic force.
2006-09-14 08:00:23 · answer #5 · answered by shake_um 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No They are not the same
2006-09-14 07:57:20 · answer #6 · answered by Dr M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋