Magnetic repulsion between a permanent magnet and an air coil

In summary, the conversation discusses an equation regarding a system with a permanent magnet and an air core coil acting as an electromagnet. The acceleration of a toy car is dependent on the intensity of the magnetic field of the permanent magnet, and it is noted that without changes in the electric pulse to the coil, the acceleration will be higher when the intensity of the magnetic field is higher. It is also mentioned that the kick given to the toy car will be weaker if the magnet is placed farther away, and the current in the coil must have the appropriate direction to achieve repulsion rather than attraction.
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Dante Meira
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I would like to receive some input about this "equation" formulated by me, a=f(i), regarding a system with a permanent magnet and an air core coil acting as an electromagnet, as described in the image:

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I understand that the acceleration provided to the toy car will be a function of the intensity of the magnetic field of the permanent magnet.

Without changes in the electric pulse to the coil, with the same amount of joules of electricity being provided, the magnetic repulsion and the consequent acceleration of the toy car will be higher when the intensity of the magnetic field of the permanent magnet is higher.

Is this right?
 

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Dante Meira said:
Without changes in the electric pulse to the coil, with the same amount of joules of electricity being provided, the magnetic repulsion and the consequent acceleration of the toy car will be higher when the intensity of the magnetic field of the permanent magnet is higher.

Is this right?
It is right. The kick (impulse) given to the toy car will be weaker if the magnet is placed farther away where the magnetic field at the coil is less. If you think of the coil as an instantaneous magnet, the farther apart the two magnets are placed, the weaker the repulsion between them. Of course the current in the coil must have the appropriate direction in order to get repulsion rather than attraction.
 

1. What is magnetic repulsion between a permanent magnet and an air coil?

Magnetic repulsion between a permanent magnet and an air coil is the phenomenon where two magnetic objects, such as a magnet and a coil, exert a force on each other due to their magnetic fields.

2. How does magnetic repulsion work?

Magnetic repulsion works based on the principle that opposite poles of magnets attract each other, while like poles repel. In the case of a permanent magnet and an air coil, the magnetic fields of the two objects interact and create a force that pushes them away from each other.

3. What factors affect the strength of magnetic repulsion?

The strength of magnetic repulsion between a permanent magnet and an air coil depends on the strength of the magnetic fields of the two objects, the distance between them, and the orientation of their poles. The closer the objects are, the stronger the repulsive force will be.

4. Can magnetic repulsion be used for any practical applications?

Yes, magnetic repulsion has several practical applications. It is commonly used in magnetic levitation, where magnets are used to suspend objects in mid-air, and in magnetic bearings, where magnets are used to reduce friction in rotating machinery.

5. Is magnetic repulsion always a stable force?

No, magnetic repulsion can be unstable in certain situations. For example, if the two objects are not aligned correctly, the repulsive force may cause the objects to spin or flip around, rather than staying in a stable position. This instability can be harnessed for some applications, such as in magnetic switches.

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