How does the motion of water produce a moving magnetic field?

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How does the motion of water produce a moving magnetic field?

2006-10-31 07:00:47 · 3 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Water is different from most molecules in that it is dipolar. Since it has two H+ atoms and an O atom, and since the two hydrogen atoms are on one side of the O atom, a small magnetic field is produced. And of course, when those molecules move, so do their fields.

2006-10-31 07:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Water is a polar molecule. You can charge up a rod and hold it close to a stream of water and watch it deflect the water.

But that doesn't really answer your question, does it?

2006-10-31 15:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by modulo_function 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

When a water turbine is attached to a generator.

2006-10-31 15:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋