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Chemistry Forums for Students => Physical Chemistry Forum => Topic started by: ACMAir on October 03, 2008, 01:36:05 AM

Title: Gravity and Magnetism?
Post by: ACMAir on October 03, 2008, 01:36:05 AM

Are gravity and magnetism similar? Aren't they virtually the same concept?

Title: Re: Gravity and Magnetism?
Post by: nj_bartel on October 03, 2008, 01:37:14 AM

They have similarities, but their mechanism of attraction is entirely different to my knowledge.

Title: Re: Gravity and Magnetism?
Post by: ACMAir on October 03, 2008, 01:38:05 AM

Quote from: nj_bartel on October 03, 2008, 01:37:14 AM

They have similarities, but their mechanism of attraction is entirely different to my knowledge.

Would we be able to use a system similar to the universe to create perpetual motion out of magnets?