I was wondering what would happen with these spinning magnets

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The discussion revolves around a thought experiment involving spinning magnets and their potential to create electromagnetic energy through friction. Participants explore the feasibility and clarity of the proposed setup, which includes motors and non-magnetic materials.

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  • A participant proposes a setup with two large negative magnets creating friction and suggests a mechanism to convert this friction into electromagnetic energy.
  • Concerns are raised about the clarity of the proposed setup, with requests for diagrams and further explanation.
  • Another participant questions the purpose of the thought experiment and hints at the possibility of it resembling a perpetual motion machine, which is not discussed in the forum.
  • There is a suggestion that the original poster should refine their question to receive more focused responses.

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Participants generally agree that the original post lacks clarity and specificity, and there is no consensus on the feasibility or purpose of the proposed idea.

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The discussion highlights limitations in the original proposal, including unclear assumptions about the mechanics of the setup and the nature of the energy conversion process.

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So I was thinking about something quickly in science while my Science teacher told me about electromagnets creating electricity and stuff.

Then I thought, what if there was 2 big magnets both negative together creating friction in the middle?(idk)
Then a nice big pole which transfers Friction into electromagnetic energy is holding the magnets in place, the poles also have a very strong motor. Now, here comes the part where I kind of got stuck and had to really think. The motors turn the pole turning the magnets opposite way(so like 1 of the magnets go one way and the other magnet goes the other way)But the secret I put in it is keeping the motors spinning the magnets on the negative sides creating constant friction in the middle.

I'm not sure on this since I'm still in KS3. Its just an idea I thought of.

Also the magnets would of been non-magnetic iron filled with Copper :)
 
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KidThinkPhysics said:
So I was thinking about something quickly in science while my Science teacher told me about electromagnets creating electricity and stuff.

Then I thought, what if there was 2 big magnets both negative together creating friction in the middle?(idk)
Then a nice big pole which transfers Friction into electromagnetic energy is holding the magnets in place, the poles also have a very strong motor. Now, here comes the part where I kind of got stuck and had to really think. The motors turn the pole turning the magnets opposite way(so like 1 of the magnets go one way and the other magnet goes the other way)But the secret I put in it is keeping the motors spinning the magnets on the negative sides creating constant friction in the middle.

I'm not sure on this since I'm still in KS3. Its just an idea I thought of.

Also the magnets would of been non-magnetic iron filled with Copper :)
Welcome to the PF. :smile:

What is the point of your thought experiment? If you are trying to think up a "perpetual motion machine" (PMM), they do not work and we don't discuss them here.
 
I cannot make heads or tails out of your setup. Can you draw a neat diagram, with labels for everything?
 
Even if you explain your setup, you still haven't said what the setup supposed to do.
 
KidThinkPhysics said:
So I was thinking about something quickly in science while my Science teacher told me about electromagnets creating electricity and stuff.
etc.
Oh boy, you seem to have landed right in it!
You will only get a proper answer here if your write a specific, proper question. I think, if you consider what you have written and then extract what you want to know, you may get more joy here. :smile:
One question at a time gets the best results.
 

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