N-machine theory tested

[gravityblock]

PaulLowrance,

If the magnet is fixed (such as being on the carpet), then the external circuit will rotate.  If the circuit isn't attached to both the axis and the rim of the magnet, then there will be no rotation.  Here's a few simple homopolar motors showing this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9greHLiR5c&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnxf1WeXxgk

GB

[PaulLowrance]

PaulLowrance,

If the magnet is fixed (such as being on the carpet), then the external circuit will rotate.  Here's a few simple homopolar motors showing this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9greHLiR5c&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnxf1WeXxgk

GB

No, that's not the experiment. The experiment is about getting the magnet to rotate, not the circuit.

[PaulLowrance]

Conventionally speaking, the magnet should not rotate.

I think the attention should be placed on Bruces inertia & gravity experiments where he demonstrated something very interesting happens to rotating objects. If the n-machine is cop>1, then maybe there's a change in the metal disc compared to the external wire circuit.

[gravityblock]

No, that's not the experiment. The experiment is about getting the magnet to rotate, not the circuit.

The magnet isn't going to rotate if the outside circuit isn't attached to both the axis and the rim of the magnet.  You must have a force on both ends (the axis and the rim) before there is rotation.  You're forgetting that the nickel coating on the magnet is the same as a disc glued to the magnet.  If current doesn't flow through this nickel coating or the disc, then there is no torque on the magnet.  Remove this nickel coating on the magnet, and you can spend a lifetime trying to get the magnet to rotate without success.  Having a contact at the axis only, is the same as having no nickle coating or disc attached to the magnet.

GB

[PaulLowrance]

Both experiments proves there's no angular force on the magnet itself, which is in agreement with conventional physics. The force is on the electrical current.

I recall telling Bruce that the outer edge of his disc experienced 9000 G's centrifugal force. That's a lot of G's! IMO that's the secret. His large machines spun at over 10000 rpms. If the n-machine has a smaller diameter, then it should be made to spin at a higher rpm.

Twice the radius = twice the centrifugal force at the same rpm.