The claim

A strong enough magnet that is firmly attached to the car has the ability to set the car in motion using its own magnetic attraction, effectively pulling it forward.

Our conclusion

Despite this idea, physics shows that the car is not moved forward by the magnet's equal opposing force. The result is a net force of zero. The concept cannot be implemented in practice. In simple words: It doesn't work!

A car that moves using the power of magnets? A concept that seems amazing and fascinating at first glance. But how much truth is there really behind it?

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The basic principle of magnetic drive: A more in-depth look

The idea of ​​magnetic drive is based on a simple physical phenomenon: magnets have the property of attracting or repelling other magnets or metallic objects. The attraction or repulsion depends on the alignment of the magnetic poles. The underlying principle is the interaction of these magnetic forces.

Imagine a magnet or piece of metal attached to the front of a car. There is another magnet in front of the car with the same polarity. In theory, the car should either be attracted or repelled by the second magnet, depending on how the magnets are oriented. So you could imagine that this magnetic interaction sets a car in motion without a conventional drive.

Magnets: what's behind them?

Magnets aren't just the little objects we use to attach pieces of paper to our refrigerators. They are complex physical structures that function based on ferromagnetic metals such as nickel and iron.

Each magnet has two distinctive poles, commonly referred to as the north and south poles. These poles are the core of the magnetic effect. When two magnets with opposite poles approach each other, they attract each other. If their poles are the same, they repel each other.

Iron plays a special role in this. Magnets have a strong affinity for this metal. This is because when iron atoms are exposed to a magnetic field, they can align their electrons so that they flow with the magnetic field. This causes the iron itself to become a temporary magnet, attracted to the original magnet. This phenomenon, called magnetization, shows the intense interaction between magnets and iron-containing materials.

Isaac Newton's laws and the magnetic drive concept

If you look at the principle of magnetic drive, you inevitably come across the basic laws of physics formulated by Sir Isaac Newton centuries ago. These laws provide the framework within which all physical objects in our universe move.

The first of these laws , known as the law of inertia, essentially states that a body, whether in motion or at rest, will maintain that state unless an external force is applied to it. The dilemma with the magnetic drive idea is that despite the apparent attraction or repulsion between the magnets, there is no real external force driving the car. The reason? Both magnets or the metal piece and the magnet are attached to the same system, the car. This means that any attraction or repulsion is internal and they balance each other out, creating a zero net force.

third law underlines this observation. It says that every action always produces an equal and opposite reaction. In our case, this means that the attractive force that the front magnet exerts on the car is exactly balanced by the opposite force that the car exerts on the magnet.

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Newton's third law states that the force exerted by the car on the magnet and the force exerted by the magnet on the car are equal but act in opposite directions. In other words, if the car pulls or pushes the magnet in one direction with a certain force, the magnet will pull or push the car in the opposite direction with the same force.

Practical challenges of magnetic propulsion

Regardless of the theory and laws of physics, there are also tangible practical obstacles to the concept of magnetic propulsion. A key issue is energy: a magnet strong enough to move a car weighing several tons would require an enormous amount of energy to function. This poses major challenges for both the generation and storage of this energy.

Another practical problem is the weight and size of the magnet. An extremely strong magnet would also be very heavy, which would not only make the vehicle unstable, but would also increase the risk of tipping over or other dangerous situations.

Conclusion: reality versus fantasy

The concept of magnetic drive is fascinating and shows how human curiosity and imagination can lead to innovative solutions. But as is often the case in science and technology, we must measure our theories and ideas against the reality of natural laws and practical limitations. While magnetic propulsion remains fascinating as a thought experiment, closer inspection reveals that it is unlikely to serve as a viable propulsion system in the real world. It is therefore important to remain informed and critical and to recognize the boundaries between myths and scientific reality.

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