According to standard physics, it is impossible to design a magnetic motor that won't get stuck after a few turns. Therefore, questions about how much was energy was needed to assemble the device distract from the real significance of the demonstration. Either this is a hoax OR the device is really able to overcome the sticking problem and turn indefinitely.
harry On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 1:33 PM, James Bowery <[email protected]> wrote: > Has anyone tried to do any arithmetic here? > > I mean to even an order of magnitude? > > On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 12:21 PM, Harry Veeder <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Assuming no hidden power sources, the assumption is the work done >> repeatedly lifting the magnets (and the rod at the side) will >> eventually exceed the energy required to place the magnets in their >> starting position. >> >> Harry >> >> On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 3:31 AM, Teslaalset <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > This stuff is quite misleading. >> > One has to put energy in first to get the moving magnet into its >> > starting >> > position. >> > So there is no energy gain. >> > >> >
