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The classical theory of electric and magnetic fields, both in the static and dynamic case. It also covers general questions about magnets, electric attraction/repulsion, etc. Distinct from electrical-engineering.

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Why do electricity generators have to work harder for higher loads?

Maybe this is a silly question, but why does, say, a gasoline-powered AC generator have to use more gas depending on the load? Let's say I have a 120VAC generator and either a 1A or a 10A load, and a …
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Is it possible to kill a human with a powerful magnet?

I don't know much about the topic, but here are some research points you can get started with. For strong magnetic fields, the most notable effect seems to be visual effects (source), called phosphen …
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