I am making a science project and for safety, I want to know if a permanent magnet can repel the electrons in a wire. The wire is attached to a 9 volt battery and has a constant flow of electricity. Would putting up a magnet next to this wire cause even a few electrons to break free and be released into the air IF the south pole of the magnet were put next to the wire. A second part of the question is what charge does the north pole of a magnet have? Positive or negative? I know some guy who proved the existence of electrons did something like this but… you know… never paid attention in science class. thanks.

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