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Induction cooker + superconductive pot

What will happen if I put a super-conductive object on an induction cooker, and turn the cooker on?
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Separation of solids from liquids using magnetic waves

Using magnetic forces, I want to separate solids from liquids in a solution as a centrifuge would do. Is there a way to hit a volume of liquid and get it to separate liquids and solids with heavy ...
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Magnetic engine

Is it possible to mimic crrent engine design (to some extent) by replacing the cylinders with opposed magnets? A device interupts their natural desire to push away from each other allowing them to ...
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Force of electromagnet on piece of iron

I can find equations to give the force of an electromagnet on a piece of iron when the iron touches the electromagnet. But what about when the iron is some distance from the electromagnet? ...
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Magnetic Field versus Line Charge

Isn't a magnetic field basically an electric field originating from a line charge, but as seen in a boosted frame? I mean, that's where the relativistic explanation comes from right?
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Is it possible to measure outside magnetic field from inside a car?

I know that I can detect a vehicle by using magnetic field. I can see obviously difference in signal when a vehicle pass. But I don't see that when measuring in a car. Is it possible to measure ...
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Easy question about magnetism?

I have to build a simple electric motor by attaching a magnet to a battery, extending the terminals of the battery (with stiff wires so they could act as supports), and placing a coil of wire on top ...
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What name would you give to the method of approximating an arbitrary magnet with many smaller dipoles?

Let's say I had an arbitrarily shaped permanent magnet, with total magnetic moment $M_{0}$. Ways to calculate the magnetic field of this magnet include an analytic solution (if one exists), as well ...
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Rosenberg-Coleman effect

I know only that it states some variations of the Sun's magnetic fields. What is the Rosenberg-Coleman effect specifically?
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Row of pivoted magnets and energy scale

This question is about a system involving a horizontal row of length L of equally spaced pivotable magnets, each with a pole at either end. These magnets will often be referred to as units. So each ...
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Cause a change in the magnetic field detectable by a smartphone Magnetometer

I hope someone can shed some light or point me in the right direction. I have a smartphone that has a Magnetometer built into it. I'm exploring some ideas of how I might be able to use it. I want to ...
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Equation of motion of charged particle under effect of magnetic field

A charged particle with specific charge q/m diverges from the origin [to the first quadrant] by angle X with x axis and with velocity v. To bring the particle back to the x axis, a magnetic field B is ...
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Is a Magnetostatic Approximation Appropriate for a Coilgun Application?

I have little experience with magnetodynamics. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have an overdamped RLC circuit as the firing mechanism of a coilgun. A small cylinder of iron (a nail or ...
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Calculating attracting magnets?

I have two identical bar magnets... Each bar magnet can lift an object with 10lb of force. When they attract each other, I believe that each magnet applies a force of 10lb to attract the other. That ...
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Effect of strength of magnetic field on the height of a levitating superconductor?

Quantum levitation, flux pinning -- basically, when a superconductor floats above a permanent magnet, is really fascinating. But does the strength of the magnetic field influence the superconductor's ...
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Why are magnetic lines of force invisible?

We can very well feel the magnetic field around a magnet, but we can't see it. Why is that so? Also, can we cut a portion of the field and use it?
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Is there an equation for the magnetic field of a conductor attached to a magnet?

Let's say I have a hollow conductive rod, 10mm diameter (O.D.), and I place a magnet of known strength 50mm up the shaft. What is the microTesla (mT) or Gauss (G) of the magnetic field (or flux ...
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Would an aluminum cup placed around the back and sides of a disc magnet increase the field strength at the front?

I have read that certain materials, specifically ones with distinct magnetic properties, can influence the way magnetic field behaves around a magnet. If you were to place a disc magnet inside an ...
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Changing the charging properties of an inductive charging coil

I am attempting to modify an existing inductive charging coil (Palm Touchstone) so that it outputs the correct magnetic flux for a different wireless charging standard (Qi). I am doing this as an ...
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Angle of Inclination

How do I calculate the angle of Inclination for a specific location on the Earth? The only Information I've got is the longitude and latitude in degree, so I do not understand. I now ...