Indeed they are the same force. However, they are not of the same magnitude.
The magnetic force is strongest when acting perpendicular to a surface... Sliding it, would have generated a weaker force at the edges.
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There is a lateral magnetic force when the magnet is on the edge a other magnet/ferromagnet's surface.
Its an attraction force I assume, but still... A weak force in-comparison to the magnetic pull force perpendicular to the surface.
My only explanation is that the magnetic field would...
Sorry but, I didn't get your point:"Note also that there is a big difference between removing from a nonmagnet and removing from a magnet."
Since sliding a magnet from any magnetic surface is less, I think a smooth ultra=lubricated surface is easer than a rough surface,because there is a gap...
By smoothing out the surfaces or adding ultra-lubricants, I'm essentially decreasing the force correct?
Also, I believe there is a lateral magnetic force but possibly half than initial pull force
"You can feel a lateral magnetic force when two magnets are offset from one another. The graph at...
Ow, no no no... I'm creating a system that has to do with magnets.
I'm building a tool that slides off magnets instead of pulling them apart, since I have a HUGE collection of magnets and electomagnetic applications.
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So it seems that the lateral force is indeed weaker, a common fact we can agree upon that.
I assume the coefficient of friction could possibly drop significant when a powerful lubricant is added. So the total lateral force decreases.
Sorry, I didn't understand what you meant by "orthogonal forces are summed"?
My question: The lateral force is weaker than the attraction force(Counter-force that acts when pulling a magnet off etc...)?
If so, how much weaker is it?
I'm building a system that has to do with sliding magnetic fields, while the magnetic force is acting perpendicular to the applied force.
How weak is the lateral magnetic force in-comparison to the attraction force(i.e attraction force applied on a steel plate/other magnet), I know it's less...