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a spinning electron produces a magnetic field that makes the electron behave like a tiny magnet
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If electrons behave like magnets then why aren't all atoms magnets?
Each electron in every atom is a tiny magnet because each electron is a charged particle, and it is in motion. Any moving charged particle will create a magnetic field around its path of travel. That makes every moving charged particle "vulnerable" to the effects of any magnetic field "across" or "through" its path of travel.
How do paired electrons affect the magnetic properties of a material?
Because of a property called spin, electrons act like tiny magnets. Most of the time paired electrons contain opposite spins, meaning the material has a weak magnetic field. The more paired electrons a material has, the weaker the magnetic field in the material. Unpaired electrons attract and repel other material. This determines which materials unpaired electrons match up with and attract to form a magnetic domain.
Why are some objects magnetic and others are not?
It all depends on the way in which the iron's 'domains' are aligned. Iron is inherently magnetic as a material, but can become demagnetized as time goes on, due to sudden impact or when affected by another magnetic source. For iron to become magnetized 'domains' need to be in parallel with each other so the magnetic field created all flows in the same direction. An unmagnetized iron source has all of its domains misaligned A brief explanation of domains are a series of positive and negative charged atomic particles within the iron itself which behaves much like tiny magnets themselves.
What are tiny particles that make up electricity?
Tiny particles that make up electricity are called electrons. Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom. When these particles are in motion, they create an electric current that can be harnessed for various purposes.
What are the tiny particles that move through wires when a current flows?
electrons
If electrons behave like magnets then why aren't all atoms magnets?
Each electron in every atom is a tiny magnet because each electron is a charged particle, and it is in motion. Any moving charged particle will create a magnetic field around its path of travel. That makes every moving charged particle "vulnerable" to the effects of any magnetic field "across" or "through" its path of travel.
Why does stroking a material with a magnet make it magnetised?
because the magnet causes particles called electrons in the atoms of the nail to align along the magnet's lines of force. The atoms with aligned electrons then act like tiny bar magnets themselves.
How does electricty travel to your homes?
Through tiny particles in the air called electrons. There are magnets in your outlets that attract these particles and give electricity to your devices.
How is alternating current produced?
AC alternating current is generated by magnets spining in a generator at 3000 rpm for 50 hz 3600 rpm for 60 hz (1 pair of north south magnets) 1500/1800 for two pairs and so on, the magnets move the electrons in the wire- copper (since electrons dont like to be neer each other) they move a very tiny amount then back to where they started <<<>>> motion, in fact the electrons in the power plant never leave the power planet it is just the electrons moveing each other a tiny amount that creates a current.
If every iron atom is a tiny magnet why aren't all iron materials themselves magnets?
The magnetic fields produced by each and atom is not aligned in the same direction and have random direction and thus they cancel each others magnetic field and thus the iron does not behave like a magnet
What atoms are in iron?
The atoms in iron are little groups that act like tiny magnets also found in nickel and cobalt!
How do paired electrons affect the magnetic properties of a material?
Because of a property called spin, electrons act like tiny magnets. Most of the time paired electrons contain opposite spins, meaning the material has a weak magnetic field. The more paired electrons a material has, the weaker the magnetic field in the material. Unpaired electrons attract and repel other material. This determines which materials unpaired electrons match up with and attract to form a magnetic domain.
Are magnets made up of other magnets?
yes i think so, their made up of lots of other tiny magnets called electromagnets. Not 100% sure so please check.
A steel needle becomes magnetic when stroked by a strong magnet because the atoms in the needle rearrange into?
The atom's electrons spin in an orchestrated manner aligned parallel to each other. This rearranges the atoms into tiny bar magnets with two poles commonly referred to as north and south.A2 a small group of similarly-aligned magnets is called a magnetic domain.
What are protons neutrons and electrons considered?
protons neutrons and electrons are considered tiny parts of matter
Where do magnets get their energy to do work like attraction and repulsion?
Permanent magnets have a magnetic field around them. This field is an "area" of force, and the force is derived directly from the uniform motion of a large number of electrons in the ferromagnetic material. Moving electrons generate a tiny magnetic field around their path of travel, and this is the basis of the magnetic force. The "blocks" of atoms that have uniformly moving electrons are called magnetic domains. The aligned domains allow an "over all" magnetic field to be detected and even used by an investigator. The field will interact with ferromagnetic material to attract it, or will, when moved "past" any conductor, induce a voltage in that conductor. A pair of magnets will attract or repel, depending on how they are held or placed. The magnetic field of each one will interact with the field of the other, and the lines of force will push or pull, as suggested.
What makes a magnets magnetised?
The simple answer: ferro-magnetic materials have small regions that are magnetic while the whole piece is not. A magnet has had these regions lined up. Quantum physic answer: The electrons orbiting the nucleus of the atom induce a very small magnetic field. Much like an electromagnet. For most atoms this force is negligible compared to other forces in a system. Some heavier atoms that have more electrons will, for some instant, have multiple orbits that line up (or nearly line up). This creates a stronger magnetic field. For that instant the atom acts as a very tiny magnet adding to the magnetic field of "real" magnet. Each of these tiny magnets must the be aligned, usually with a strong electromagnet.
