I don't know why people are shitting on the idea.
Because it's not perpetual motion.
> I don't know why people are shitting on the idea.
Because it's not perpetual motion.
Gravity.
The weight of unbalanced arm is counteracted by the magnetic field.
That weight offset gives it a nice acceleration as the arm falls.
Couple that with very low friction bearings and you have a nice toy that will spin for a few minutes.
Note the only way this toy will start is with the weight (potential energy) at (or near) the peak. Any other position and it would just sit there.
It's a nice toy, very well made. But, there is no magic.
Gravity.
The weight of unbalanced arm is counteracted by the magnetic field.
That weight offset gives it a nice acceleration as the arm falls.
Couple that with very low friction bearings and you have a nice toy that will spin for a few minutes.
Note the only way this toy will start is with the weight (potential energy) at (or near) the peak. Any other position and it would just sit there.
It's a nice toy, very well made. But, there is no magic.
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