do you know a link of a good design i could build, that you have built and know it works
2007-06-07 08:55:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Y'know, I look at them and look at them, and I think, "maybe, just maybe" and then rationale kicks in, and I start seeing why they won't work, much as I wish such a thing could. Sorry, I don't believe you'll EVER find one that actually works should you build it. But I would love for someone to prove me wrong. Really.
2007-06-07 09:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by Gary H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The idea of a magnetic motor is very intriguing - it is one of those contraptions that appears at first sight to be a very viable project to pursue.
Unfortunately, until a material is found that will block a magnetic field without any subsequent attraction to the magnets themselves, or a way to efficiently switch a permanent magnet on and off is discovered - well, simply put, the magnet engine will simply oscillate around the forces until it comes to rest when the forces are at equilibrium and in their lowest state - no longer providing any differential forces.
Don't let this discourage you from trying to build one - it's a great learning experience, even if you don't succeed.
2007-06-07 17:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"has anyone tried to build the magnetic motors shown on you tube?"
Well, the videos I watched didn't look like animations, so I assume someone has built them. The real question is do they work as claimed, the answer to that is no.
2007-06-07 22:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by tinkertailorcandlestickmaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they "greater than unity" devices? Then the answer is no.
What magnetic motors are you referring to? Link please?
2007-06-07 16:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by dogsafire 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋