A wind-powered, Magnetic rail car(?)

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The discussion revolves around an innovative idea for a wind-powered magnetic rail car that utilizes magnets for levitation and wind for propulsion. The concept involves embedding iron in road cement to create a magnetic field, but questions arise about the feasibility of using diamagnetic properties and the mechanics of movement while suspended. Participants suggest various propulsion methods, including using a fan to create wind or sails to harness ambient air, but emphasize the need for a solid understanding of magnetic levitation principles. Concerns about efficiency and practicality are raised, particularly regarding the reliance on fans and the necessity of ground-based coils for levitation. The conversation highlights the importance of research and understanding basic physics to advance the idea effectively.
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What if you line Iron into the roads, giving the magnets something to repel against? That way we simply have to have magnets pushing up, and say we make multiple magnets slanted to face opposite directions, but all facing the ground to create a balanced force. That would create a levitation system wouldn't it?The only problem is that to move forward, you need to send a force directly in the opposite direction you are going, so you either need to blow wind or cause a combustion.
 
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deathbymanga said:
What if you line Iron into the roads, giving the magnets something to repel against?
Magnets do not repel against iron.
 
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deathbymanga, please do the boring reading. That will get you answers faster than making wild guesses in a web forum. This thread is done.
 

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