Lorentz force and linear motors

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The discussion focuses on the operation of linear motors using the Lorentz force, where conducting rods and magnets interact to produce motion when electric current is applied. It highlights that while permanent magnets can create forces, they do not sustain continuous motion like electric currents can. Once magnets reach a state of minimum potential energy, they stop moving in the desired direction. The ability of electric motors to reverse current allows for ongoing motion, which is not achievable with static permanent magnets. Thus, electric current is essential for sustained directional movement in linear motors.
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I have a picture below please have a look at it. The guy is using two conducting rods placed parallel to each other and placed below it are magnets. When battey is connected to rods and a conductor is placed over them it starts to move.That works according to flemmings left hand rule. I was wondering why does it not work with permanent magnets? Why do we need electric current only?
 

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There is no reason why motion can't be produced, using two permanent magnets. But, once the magnets have reached the lowest possible potential energy condition (i.e. as close together or as far apart as they can get), there is no more net motion in the wanted direction. An electric motor, using some arrangement of reversing the electric current, can maintain motion in one direction for ever.
 
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