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RE: Magnets, magnets, the magical magnet

To: "'Psycho Bob'" <honge@creighton.edu>
Subject: RE: Magnets, magnets, the magical magnet
From: "Glen Powell" <gpowell@acacianet.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 1996 07:06:59 -0400
Cc: "'quattro@coimbra.ans.net'" <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
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And how about replacing those ball-bearings with the circular magnets? No
more lubricants to worry about! And no friction!! That should add several
mph to the top end!!!

Actually, that's not as far fetched as one might think. I know of a top-secret R&D project working on zero-friction automotive electromagnetic suspension systems. There have also been attempts at zero-friction electromagnetic train suspension - actually suspending the train over the tracks with zero contact with the track. I believe that there have also been R&D projects working on electromagnetic ballistic launchers and firearms. A zero-friction electromagnetic turbo bearing needing no cooling/lubrication and without wear would be waycool. (Audi content :)

-glen

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