Is it possible to make a engine that runs on magnetism?

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Is it possible to make a engine that runs on magnetism?

2007-03-11 08:13:27 · 4 answers · asked by santa_isntreal 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Hi. Yes. That is how the maglev works. A good example is the linear motor. http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=maglev&gwp=13 and http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=linear+motor&gwp=13

2007-03-11 08:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You would still need to use some form of energy to reverse the polarity, so the answer would be....no.

2007-03-11 15:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think it could be done

2007-03-11 15:16:36 · answer #3 · answered by MrKnowItAll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

its called a electric motor and they are all over in razors ,cars, DVD players ,.................................

2007-03-11 15:17:54 · answer #4 · answered by TEBOE7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋