How Do Diamagnetism and Magnetism Differ from Gravity?

[gabrielshier]

Hello,

Been trying for more than a while to understand the idea of Diamagnetism and can't seem to grasp it (not that surprising since i know nothing of physics).
If gravity and magnetism are two completely different forces which cases different reactions and are cased by different things (gravity - mass, magnetism - ? ). Also - magnetism have a directional force while gravity hasn't (can only attract and not push).
So, how can you create gravity / cancel it , without needing an object extremely large and to get to a point where the two massive objects gravitational forces are equal (what's the English term? force balance? ) ?
If you are going to answer this, please give a theoretical explanation and not just "put this here and that there". This answer in important for me to understand and not just be able to apply.
Thanks,
Gab

 

[AndyW]

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Dear Gabby,

Thank you for your question regarding diamagnetism. Diamagnetism is a property of certain materials that causes them to create an induced magnetic field in the opposite direction of an applied magnetic field. This is due to the alignment of the electrons within the material, which creates a tiny magnetic field that opposes the external field.

To better understand diamagnetism, it is important to first understand the concept of magnetism itself. Magnetism is a fundamental force that is caused by the movement of electrically charged particles, such as electrons. These moving particles create a magnetic field, which can either attract or repel other magnetic materials.

Gravity, on the other hand, is a force that is caused by the mass of an object. Every object with mass has a gravitational pull, and the strength of this pull is determined by the mass of the object. Unlike magnetism, gravity does not have a directional force and can only attract.

Now, to address your question about creating or canceling gravity without needing extremely large objects, it is important to understand that gravity is a fundamental force of nature and cannot be directly manipulated or canceled. However, there are certain phenomena, such as the bending of space-time by massive objects, that can affect the strength of gravity in a given area.

In terms of creating gravity, it is possible to simulate the effects of gravity through the use of centrifugal force. This force is created by spinning an object, and it can simulate the feeling of being pulled towards the center of rotation, similar to the feeling of gravity. However, this is not true gravity and is only a simulation.

In conclusion, diamagnetism is a property of certain materials that creates an opposing magnetic field, while gravity is a fundamental force caused by the mass of an object. While it is not possible to directly manipulate or cancel gravity, certain phenomena can affect its strength. I hope this explanation helps you better understand the concept of diamagnetism and its relationship to gravity.