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Which scientist speculated that magnetism hold planets in their orbit?
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∙ 11y ago
No scientist speculated it because scientists know that electric and magnetic attraction is polarised, i.e. some objects attract and others repel. Also magnetism does not have poles, so it is impossible to generate a 'central force' which is necessary for an orbit as we know it.
On the other hand gravity is a weak force but all objects attract all other objects and it is possible for a massive object to provide a central gravity force to set up orbits.
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Isaac Newton
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Planets
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Niels Bohr
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Isaac Newton
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Isaac Newton
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