View Full Version : Do magnets work when in a vacuum tube ?
steevo
17-09-2009, 11:39 AM
Does anyone on the forum know whether magnets work in a "vacuum" tube ?
alzee
17-09-2009, 11:42 AM
I would assume so. Magnets don't require air or pressure to 'be' a magnet.
foobar
19-09-2009, 02:21 AM
Yes, magnets still have magnetic fields in a vacuum.
boots
25-09-2009, 12:28 PM
It would make a fantastic free energy device.
kidsarocker
25-09-2009, 01:00 PM
Does anyone on the forum know whether magnets work in a "vacuum" tube ?
Do magnetic fields work in space? If you know the answer to this then you will know the answer to your question
steevo
25-09-2009, 01:02 PM
Do magnetic fields work in space? If you know the answer to this then you will know the answer to your question
Space really isnt a vacuum though (nor is it a vacuum tube), But I get your point kidsarocker :)
Thanks all for the replies :)
368jrn
25-09-2009, 09:03 PM
do they work "in space" ? or do they work only when in the vicinity of earths magnetophere? ??????:confused:
I would think so. I'm no scientist but in my little brain I think magnetism would be unaffected.
merlincove
25-09-2009, 10:38 PM
i tried hoovering up a magnet, to put the experiment to the test, and the magnet got stuck to the vacuum's tube. So yes they still work in a vacuum.
Result. :D
:rolleyes:
.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .........................................i'll get my coat
i tried hoovering up a magnet, to put the experiment to the test, and the magnet got stuck to the vacuum's tube. So yes they still work in a vacuum.
Result. :D
:rolleyes:
.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .........................................i'll get my coat
That's why I like this forum. So many different minds coming together, exchanging ideas from unique vantages, the whole 'thinking outside the box' thing.
So MC, have you checked into the mental health thread?
:D
merlincove
25-09-2009, 10:50 PM
That's why I like this forum. So many different minds coming together, exchanging ideas from unique vantages, the whole 'thinking outside the box' thing.
So MC, have you checked into the mental health thread?
:D
:D
Well, it made sense to me :cool:
bealert
25-09-2009, 10:54 PM
i lay in bed every night wondering about this very interesting question.
boots
26-09-2009, 12:20 AM
Does anyone on the forum know whether magnets work in a "vacuum" tube ?
Yes magnet will work in space steveo,
There are 5 forces in the universe. The strong nuclear and weak nuclear force, electromagnetism, gravity and the one they can't put a finger on, which is the superforces, that binds al these forces together.
So the electromagnetic force would allow magnet's to work in space, be it a vacuum or not.
Cheers.
^^
Boots is a clever fellow. :)
merlincove
26-09-2009, 07:06 PM
Yes magnet will work in space steveo,
There are 5 forces in the universe. The strong nuclear and weak nuclear force, electromagnetism, gravity and the one they can't put a finger on, which is the superforces, that binds al these forces together.
So the electromagnetic force would allow magnet's to work in space, be it a vacuum or not.
Cheers.
But will a hoover work in space, given a long enough cord?
:D
Great answer boots
zenith82
26-09-2009, 07:08 PM
I just broke my hoover. Cheers :D :p
But will a hoover work in space, given a long enough cord?
:D
Great answer boots
Excellent question. :cool:
I just broke my hoover. Cheers :D :p
Broken and Hoover in the same sentence? Take it to the flea market, there's always a guy there (no matter the flea market) who can fix it like new. :)
themime
26-09-2009, 09:55 PM
But will a hoover work in space, given a long enough cord?
Yes but it will burn up on re-entry.
limelady
26-09-2009, 09:59 PM
Yes but it will burn up on re-entry.
Lol.....now that one makes post of the week IMO!!!! :D
themime
26-09-2009, 10:03 PM
Lol.....now that one makes post of the week IMO!!!! :D
:D
boots
27-09-2009, 11:52 AM
But will a hoover work in space, given a long enough cord?
:D
Great answer boots
Yes mate, you can suck up some of those black holes.;) Your Vac's going to be a little heavy after that.:D
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Yes mate, you can suck up some of those black holes.;) Your Vac's going to be a little heavy after that.:D
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I certainly hope the Hoover wouldn't collapse upon itself afterward. Then we would have to get one of those ridiculously expensive vacs to clean up the mess. And then what? The problem would just continue.
Maybe we could put the mess into the LHC and it would disappear like that tiny bit of anti-matter they supposedly created - or give it to the US Federal Reserve. They lost A LOT of money and don't know where it went.
OK, I just crossed over into left field out there. :p
Getting me coat.
steevo
27-09-2009, 11:07 PM
What about an Electrolux ?
What about an Electrolux ?
Oooooo! Those are very good but so expensive! :p
merlincove
27-09-2009, 11:29 PM
i love this forum
:D
i love this forum
:D
Yeah, I saw that. I see you. :D
rodin
01-10-2009, 05:07 PM
Yes magnet will work in space steveo,
There are 5 forces in the universe. The strong nuclear and weak nuclear force, electromagnetism, gravity and the one they can't put a finger on, which is the superforces, that binds al these forces together.
Cheers.
Thats what they say
But will a hoover work in space, given a long enough cord?
:D
Great answer boots
You'll need more than one hoover to get all that space dust;)