Concept explainers
To explain: The major difference between electric charges and magnetic poles.
Answer to Problem 2A
Electric charges can be separated while the magnetic poles cannot.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Electric charge is the measure of amount of electrons flow from one point to another. Like charges repel each other while the unlike charges attract each other. The region at each end of a magnet where the magnetic field is the strongest are termed as magnetic poles. Like poles repel each other while the unlike poles attract each other.
Electric charges can be isolated or separated while the magnetic poles cannot be separated because they can occur together on the opposite sides of the magnet having equal strength.
Conclusion:
Electric charges can be separated while the magnetic poles cannot.
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