What governs the propelling power of a magnet? (with correct answer)?

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What governs the propelling power of a magnet? (with correct answer)?

Decreases in proportion to the square of the distance from it. V 48, Ch 1, P 587, Bk of Cosmogony and Prophecy of Oahspe

2006-12-28 16:54:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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The force generated by a magnet on a moving charge is always perpendicular to the charge's direction of motion, therefore, magnetic fields to not do direct work on charged objects. They can induce eddy currents in metals, and these currents may interact with the field and cause work to be transferred to and from bodies.

2006-12-28 17:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by njf13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Okay...I give up. Just what the *hell* are you talking about? Cosmogony and Prophecy of Oahspe????????

2006-12-28 17:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋