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The answer is both yes and no.
It actually depends on the kind of washing machine in question.
The problem is the motion.
A washing machine need some kind of an engine or motor in order to move the cloths back and forth. This can of course be done manually.
If we rule out manual washing machines, and also only count in electrical ones then these can be made in two different ways.
The motor causing the tumbling or the motion in the washing machine can be made with both permanent magnets like NeoDym, or with purely electrical pulses creating strong electromagnetic fields.
Most motors in washing machines made today are made without magnets. It is cheaper to make purely electrical motors where the electricity provides the magnetic fields needed. By electronically rotate the magnetic field around the axis, this will force the motion of the motor. It would use less electricity to make the motors with NeoDym magnets but it would also cost more to produce.
As a conclusion: We can not make an electrical washing machine that operate without magnetic fields, but magnetic fields does not have to be made by magnets.
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What is needed to operate a machine?
To operate a machine effectively, you typically need proper training, understanding of the machine's controls and functions, appropriate safety gear, and a clear understanding of the task or process the machine is designed for. Regular maintenance and following operating instructions are also crucial for safe and efficient operation.
Who invented the first washing machine in the 1920s?
The first electric washing machine was invented by Alva J. Fisher in 1908, not in the 1920s. Fisher's invention revolutionized household chores by eliminating the need for hand scrubbing clothes.
Can washing machine iron the clothes after washing?
jaffa Unfortunately not, try buying clothes which need little or no ironing and take care when drying after washing to hang straight if using a line or remove from dryer as soon as items are dry.
Does a vacuum cleaner need a magnet to work?
Some kind of magnet or magnetic field is necessary for a motor to operate. Alternating current vacuum cleaners (that plug into the wall) have motors with electromagnets. Direct current vacuum cleaners (that plug into the car's cigarette lighter socket) have motors with permanent magnets.
What is the physical features of a washing machine and define it?
A washing machine is a household appliance that is used to wash laundry, such as clothes and linens. It typically consists of a drum for holding the laundry, an agitator or impeller for moving the clothes around, a water inlet for filling the drum with water, a pump for draining the water, and controls for selecting wash cycles and settings. Some modern washing machines also have features like sensors for load balancing and water temperature control.
