Is there any situation which would stop electricity from functioning properly [magnetic fields or similar]?
2006-12-27 02:21:53 · 4 answers · asked by iskray_redfur 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Cheers for your answers. But is there any situation in which all electricity will just stop working all together?
2006-12-27 02:44:14 · update #1
No - a magnetic field can affect the flow of electriciy, but it won't stop it functioning "properly".
2006-12-27 06:04:18 · answer #1 · answered by Martin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Magnetic Fields are used to create electricity so yes, magnetic fields will affect the current flow. It's counter-electromagnetic fields that keep an electric motor from turning beyond it's designed speed (rpm). However, the current must pass through magnetic fields that are in motion. So a spinning magnet next to a wire will affect the flow but a stopped or stationary magnet won't. Same goes if the wire is moved. If you shake or wiggle a wire next to a magnet, then the flow will be affected.
A strong and sudden magnetic pulse will also affect the flow but only as long as the the pulse is building in strength and dieing off. Soon as it stabilizes, the effect will disappear.
2006-12-27 02:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by vmmhg 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you're thinking of an electromagnetic pulse
2006-12-27 02:23:51 · answer #3 · answered by Byakuya 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, an electromagnetic pulse would do that
2006-12-27 02:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by PhoenixRights 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋