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Why should it at all move to the right side ?
As the magnets repell and the balloon wants to go up,
it will probably lift the whole car up inside the water only...
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I see,
but I think this will
somehow find an equilibrium setting, where the balloon
just stays where it is and the car also...
Also the forces into the right direction are just too small,
the most forces are only into the up position...
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hey,
so what if it does float the whole thing off the track? the same principles would apply. the bottom magnet will still want to repel. which way is the only question then forget about the track and wheels this baby needs a rudder!!!
lol
sam
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I don't know, it may be just a complicated pendulum, the friction in water would be huge-why not use a helium filled balloon in air.?
? The rear wheels of the cart will be lifted off the track
? The ballon/magnet assembly will tilt to the left and move backward slightly
? The whole thing will wiggle around for a moment and then come to to rest
What were you expecting to happen?
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Hi Everyone. Yep, I,m a newbie. Cool site ;), I was wondering what will keep these magnets from finging equillibrium?
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I would have to agree with the others so far:
The water adds too much friction and there is
not enough horizontal force being generated.
I would also agree that testing this device by using
helium is your best bet for doing it quickly and cheaply.
Good luck! :)
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