Jed Rothwell wrote: > Terry wrote: > >> Take a look at this device: >> >> http://geocities.com/terry1094/magnet_motor01.avi >> >> It generates about 4 Nm of torque in one cycle. It uses a very >> efficient electromagnet to move the rotor beyond the peak gradient >> point. The electromagnet uses about 1 Ws per pulse. > > I have to say, that is an impressive looking device, and the research seems > serious. I do not know what to make of it, but I guess I should revise my > previous statement that I know of no serious claims of over-unity magnet > motors. > > As I understand it, this motor still requires electric power input, but the > input seems to be smaller than the output. Terry told me they hope to make it > self-sustain. That would certainly be indisputable proof. > > - Jed >
Maybe this magnetic motor is only violating the second law of thermodynamics rather than the law of conservation of energy. If so the power output would be proportional to some function of the ambient temperature. Harry
