Re: Magnets, magnets, the magical magnet

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <1.5.4.32.19960815103359.00660570@sundial.net> Dave Head writes:

>> 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!!!

I feel compelled to point out that there _is_ friction (or drag, anyway) in a 
magnetic bearing.  No need for lubrication or service, though, which is the 
primary advantage.

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 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club