2006-11-16 12:15:26 · 4 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Not exactly but to a certain extent,YES. Heard of cyclotron somewhere. They are used to accelerate charged particles like electrons and protons using alternating magnetic fields.
Check out the link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclotron
2006-11-16 17:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by SGK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A proton is a particle with a positive electric charge, while magnets are attracted to its magnetic domains.
2006-11-16 22:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by cld 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly, no: a magnet will deflect the path of a charged particle, such as a moving proton, at right angles to its field lines.... but it won't attract it.
2006-11-16 20:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by retfordt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magnets attract magetic stuff, like iron. If the proton is not like that, it is unaffected.
2006-11-16 20:18:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋