Re: What *IS* Magnetism?

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Hi George,

> From George Holz,

>> Hi Terry,
>> In the scenario described above, if electron velocity is calculated to
>> be around 0.7 mm/sec (presumably at a stationary position) why don't
>> the effects of magnetism increase dramatically if we were to make a
>> electromagnetic coil and spin it at say a lazy 60 rpm, a very slow
>> revolution. I presume spinning an >electromagnetic coil at such a
>> slow speed doesn't increase the effects of magnetism one whit.

> Since Terry didn't answer your question I will suggest an answer.
> In the first case the positive charges are fixed and the electrons are
> moving. In your suggested case the relative charge motion is the same
> as before since moving the entire uncharged conductor will move both
> electrons and protons at additional but equal velocity which cancels
> any additional net charge motion.

Thanks for the explanation, George. Makes sense to me. I will be interested in seeing if I can comprehend what the electrostatic/magnetic asymmetries might be as described out at the aussie web site.

> Spinning a charged ring would be an interesting experiment.
> Does anyone know if this has been reported in the literature?

Indeed it would be. I would imagine this is likely be difficult to perform since an elaborate containment field & shielding would be needed in order to keep the spinning electrons from bleeding away. I would guess this could make it difficult to make accurate measurements.

> Regards,
> George Holz
> Varitronics Systems

BTW, Terry, the forces of gravity have worked their magic on my body as well. Whatever follicles I had sprouting on the top of my head in youth have now migrated to lower latitudes - including my ear canals.

Regards
Steven Vincent Johnson
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