2006-10-31 07:13:24 · 7 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
As far as we now know the answer is no, since magnetism is produced from accelerated electric charges, while gravity is the result of curved space due to the presence of mass.
But as we know physicists try to prove (both theoretically and experimentally) that the four main forces of nature (namely gravity, electromagnetism, weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force) are parts of the same force. Up till today they have managed to prove it for the last three. So who can really tell what will be proved in the (near?) future?
2006-10-31 08:29:18 · answer #1 · answered by fanis t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under our normal conditions, magnetism and gravity are independent forces. However, if anyone ever comes up with a good "Grand Unification Theory", magnetism (electomagnetic forces), nuclear forces, and gravity will be deiived from one force. If that is done, that force existed for only a brief time after the big bang, an is of acedemic interest only.
It is not true that gravity does not exist as a force. According to the General Theory, gravity arises from the distortion of spacetime around masses. The force of gravity results when objects are forced to follow "non-geodesic" (not shortest-interval) paths in spacetime. On the surface of the earth, one geodesic path is an object accelerating toward the center of earth at rate g. Only when we try to stop it (like when the ground gets in the way) do we feel the force that we call gravity.
2006-10-31 07:19:38 · answer #2 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Magnetism and Gravity are completely separate fundamental forces.
2006-10-31 07:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by entropy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Science isn't even sure there is a way to relate them to each other. But according to some alternative researchers, gravity IS related to 'free' energy. So a gravity powered spaceship shouldn't need fuel. Go figure!
2006-10-31 07:21:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The charm of one particle to a distinct for except electric powered or magnetic motives is an outline of gravity, the area that you uncertain on is that the bigger the clump of debris the more effective pleasing is the gravitational field. a huge merchandise curves the area round it really is an customary actuality.
2016-12-05 09:58:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. No, magnetism is a MUCH stronger force. You can pick up you hand with the whole Earth pulling it down.
2006-10-31 07:16:50 · answer #6 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not according to Einstein. Gravity doesn't attract. Space curves around objects, and that causes other objects to move toward them. It's four dimensional physics, not recommended to headache prone people.
2006-10-31 07:16:35 · answer #7 · answered by martin h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋