N-machine theory tested

[Craigy]

do you mean like this? not really sure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aPQqNt15-o


edit missed post above sorry

[gravityblock]

Conventionally speaking, the magnet should not rotate.

Likewise, a magnet won't rotate if there is no current flowing through a coil in regular induction.  The disc or conductive coating is similar to a coil.  If only one lead is attached to the conductive coating, then it's like only having one lead connected to a coil.

Your experiment proves nothing because it is doing nothing.  Try to get a magnet to move with only one lead connected to a coil.  It's not going to happen.  You must have a force on both ends (the axis and rim) just like having both leads connected to a coil.

GB

[PaulLowrance]

Likewise, a magnet won't rotate if there is no current flowing through a coil in regular induction.  The disc or conductive coating is similar to a coil.  If only one lead is attached to the conductive coating, then it's like only having one lead connected to a coil.

You're experiment proves nothing cause it is doing nothing.

First one proves the magnet does not produce an opposing force, which is the magnet & the current flowing through it rotated.

Second one proves that the current itself does not cause the magnet to rotate.

[PaulLowrance]

do you mean like this? not really sure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aPQqNt15-o


edit missed post above sorry

No, current is flowing through the magnet in that one.

[PaulLowrance]

My 1st experiment was conclusive, but the 2nd one was not since it's more difficult to perform. maybe someone else could do it with bearings & on an axis.