2007-06-21 05:34:43 · 6 answers · asked by lescenery 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Because electrons don't flow inside magnets.
A magnetic field is created when electrons all move together in the same direction. The metal atoms inside a magnet are aligned such that the electrons are all traveling around each atom in synchronous orbits. All these electrons moving together in the same direction creates a magnetic field. However each individual electron is bound to an individual atom and although the electrons are all moving together, they travel in circular paths and don't really go anywhere.
2007-06-21 05:49:59 · answer #1 · answered by Roger S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We can, and we do.
Spin the magnet, and the electrons flow. Stick out your right hand, extend the thumb 90 degrees, and curl your other fingers like you're holding a pole. The curve of your fingers indicates the direction of the magnetic field, and your thumb points in the direction of the resulting electric current.
This is called the right-hand rule.
2007-06-21 05:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The simple answer is that electrons in magnets are'nt flowing.
2007-06-23 06:50:10 · answer #3 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We do. They are called Generators.
2007-06-21 05:42:17 · answer #4 · answered by resignedtoit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey check this out it might help http://markorodin.com/Marko_Rodin_Fund_May_2007.pdf
2007-06-21 05:40:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We can... But we don't let everyone know.
2007-06-21 05:44:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋