Ball-Bearing Motor: Does Heat or EM Force Work?

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The discussion centers on the operational principles of the ball-bearing motor, specifically whether its functionality is primarily due to heat expansion and contraction or electromagnetic (EM) forces. Recent peer-reviewed research indicates that the EM-only model is currently favored, although it acknowledges that thermal effects may also play a role. Participants express confusion regarding the underlying mechanisms, highlighting the need for further exploration of both theories.

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Just throwing it out there. What is your take on this? Do you think it works due to heat expansion and contraction, or due to electromagnetic forces? It was involved in one of my questions for IYPT last year and our group is still clueless about it. It seems like neither explanation is accepted yet, so I'd like to see what you guys think it is the right one.
 
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