Is it possible to magnetise a gas?

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Is it possible to magnetise a gas?

2007-07-16 08:13:55 · 3 answers · asked by John S2005 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Wouldn't YOU like to know! Well, yes. Magnetized gases are referred to as plasmas, because they lose their electrons, and gain a slightly different charge.

2007-07-16 08:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋

Yes. This falls into the realm known as "plasma physics".

The Sun is made of plasma (ionized gas), yet it has a complex magnetic field.

2007-07-16 08:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by lithiumdeuteride 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes.

2007-07-16 08:17:55 · answer #3 · answered by DAN H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋