Comparison Chart
Basis for Comparison | Electricity | Magnetism |
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Basic | The flow of charged particles results in electricity. | The interaction between moving charges results in an attractive or repulsive force which is called magnetism. |
By cause of | Both static and moving charges. | Specifically, due to moving charges. |
Monopoles | Exist | Not Exist |
Feature | It is an invisible force in nature. | It is regarded as a by-product of electricity. |
Associated with | Positive and negative charges. | North and south poles. |
Type of pole | Monopole | Dipole |
Used in | Lighting, heating, transportation, etc. | A compass needle, doors of refrigerators, MRI machines, etc. |