The motion of the ions does not generate a magnetic field? Harry
Michel Jullian wrote: > No, because any net Lorentz force (due to the geomagnetic field?) would be not > only very small, but at 90° from the thrust direction. > > Michel > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Harry Veeder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <vortex-l@eskimo.com> > Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 8:57 AM > Subject: Re: [Vo]: Lifters > > >> >>> Michel Jullian wrote: >>> The lifter >>>> will simply rise if the force exceeds its weight, in which case its >>>> acceleration is (force - weight)/mass, as long as the aerodynamic drag >>>> remains >>>> negligible as is the case in all practical lifters. >>>> >> >> >> Would the lifter also have to overcome a lorenz force? >> >> >> Harry >> >
