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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is it possible to separate electric and magnetic effects in an electromagnetic phenomenon ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would tentatively say that it depends on the phenomenon, but I'm not quite sure what you mean. Could you elaborate?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i mean can an electric field exist without a magnetic field and vice versa ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

For any given observer, yes -- however, somebody moving with respect to you might see a different mix.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how is that possible ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'll give you an example. Imagine I have a metallic loop and a bar magnet. My bar magnet will be fixed on a platform, and I will be rolling toward it with my loop on a cart.|dw:1360721069350:dw|

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