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1,000 lb Electromagnet versus Armature

 
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Sep24-06, 10:09 PM   #1
 

1,000 lb Electromagnet versus Armature

I have this electromagnet than runs on 12 D size batteries its really strong 1,000 lb holding force so why are motors made with armatures? Why dosnt a piston type motor have more power with the head being an electromagnet?
 
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