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What is the difference between Magnetism and Gravity?

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Jori

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Jori , Writer, M.A, Zürich

Answered Nov 03, 2020

One of the greatest misconceptions of people is assuming that gravity and magnetism are the same things. They are completely different from each other. When you say gravity, you are referring to the force that will act between the different objects. Take note that gravity will be experienced by objects that have mass. When you say magnetism, you are referring to the push and pull that may be felt by two objects because of their energies. There are some objects that would attract each other because their magnetic forces are different from each other. Magnetic forces that have the same magnetic poles will repel each other.
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C. Lopez

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Answered Oct 14, 2020

Magnetism and gravity are two types of forces, but the concept behind the two forces is different. The term gravity refers to the universal force that is exercised by two objects or bodies onto each other. The concept of gravity is true for any two bodies that have mass. Once this condition is fulfilled, the gravitational force will surely cause the two objects to be pulled towards each other.

Magnetism, on the other hand, does not affect every object like in the case of "gravity"; it is a characteristic feature of some objects. The force of magnetism will only work between any objects that have the properties of magnetism in them.

The force of magnetism behaves in two different ways; while it might cause two objects to be pulled together, it can also cause the two objects to repel each other. Invariably, the sensitivity of all objects to the force of gravity is primarily what can be used to differentiate gravity from magnetism, as only a few objects are sensitive to the force of magnetism.

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Barry Mclean

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Answered Oct 12, 2020

Magnetism and gravity are two terms related to the subject of physics. They are both forces of physics. Gravity is the force that is carried out by two different bodies, and they carry this out on each other. The force of gravity happens because of the rotation of Earth.

As long as the two bodies have mass, gravity will always occur. Magnetism happens when an object's electrons are aligned, and they begin to attract to one another. An example of magnetism is two magnets. When you put them close to one another, you will begin to feel a force, with them attracting to one another.

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S. Leo

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S. Leo, Content Blogger, Journalism and Content Marketing, Mexico

Answered Apr 21, 2020

The only similarity between magnetism and gravity is that both are forces. Aside from this little similarity, there is a big difference between the two. In a simple term, gravity is usually explained to be a universal force exercised by two bodies onto each other, usually caused by the Earth's rotation. Provided that two objects have mass, the gravitational force will always act on them by pulling them towards each other.

On the other hand, magnetism is a different force entirely. This force is usually created between two objects with certain properties. This force is created when the electrons in each object are aligned so much that they begin to form a kind of attraction between each other.

Magnetism can either cause attraction or repulsion i.e., the force created between two objects can either cause them to be pulled towards each other or cause them to repel each other. All objects with mass are under the influence of gravity, while magnetism can only affect certain objects, especially ferrous objects.

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L. Sevigny

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L. Sevigny, Doctor, Las Vegas

Answered Apr 08, 2020

Both magnetism and gravity are considered forces. However, they are two different forces with different properties and attributes. Gravity is a distinct force. It acts between two objects, no matter what their compositions are. As long as the objects possess mass, gravitational forces will work between them. Those objects with mass will be drawn together.

Stars, satellites, and planets have different levels of gravitational forces. On the other hand, magnetism depends on the specific properties of the object. The force of magnetism has two directions. It can pull objects both together and away from each other. Magnetism is also shaped by the alignment of electrons inside the object. With gravity, every object with mass is sensitive to the force, while the majority of objects on earth are insensitive to magnetism.

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