Differences between Gravitational Force and Magnetic Force
| S/n | Gravitational Force | Magnetic Force | ||
| 1. | It is the pull exerted by the earth on objects. |
It is a property of some substance to attract iron or steel objects towards itself. |
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| 2. | The direction of the force is always downward the centre of the earth |
The direction of the force is towards the magnet. |
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| 3. | The strength of the force is weak | The strength of the force is strong. | ||
| 4. | Gravitational force cannot pass through substances like wood, metal or glass. |
Magnetic force can easily pass through substances like wood or glass. |
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| 5. | Gravitational force gives objects its weight |
Magnetic force cannot give weight to objects |
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| 6. | Gravitational force enables fruits to fall from trees |
Magnetic force cannot fall fruits from trees |
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Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces
