Can magnetism pass through glass and why?

Answer 1

I don't think magnetism is affected by glass.

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Magnetic field are unaffected by glass. Magnets and electrical fields in general are only effected by other magnetic fields and materials which generate them. Think of a compass that is brought near another magnet. Magnetic fields are exponential in strength meaning that they are most strong at the surface and quickly fade with distance. Dont remember the equation but its simple and straight forward. So if you want a magnetic field to extend through a thick (5mmm) piece of glass you will need larger more powerful magnets such as rare earth or neodymium magnets. Its really about the strength of the magnet and the distance of the magnetic field. Hope that helps.

Answer 2

Magnetic fields are generated by moving electrons and the electrons in "orbit" around the nucleii of normal matter are what contribute to most magnetic fields. How easily an electron can be moved in its "orbit" around a nucleus helps determine how a particular piece of matter will react to a magnetic field. In some cases, the electrons are pretty well fixed in place and the associated matter is likely an insulator. These barely react to a magnetic field and it can pass right through pretty much unaffected. If the electrons are easily moved and can be pushed into conduction, then the matter is likely a metal. In most metals, it is the conduction that generates a magnetic field. If the metal can pin electrons place and hold their "spins" aligned, the metal is "ferromagnetic" and the definitive metal is Iron, or Ferrum (latin). Glass is a very good insulator, thus unnaffected by magnetic fields.

Answer 3

yes it can move in a glass