Scaling Maxwell's Demon Experiment: Macro-Level Rigid Ball Suspension

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The discussion explores the idea of scaling up Maxwell's Demon experiment by substituting gas molecules with rigid, magnet-coated balls suspended in a neutral buoyancy fluid. The concept involves using spherical magnets with varying poles to prevent the balls from touching and interacting. However, it is concluded that this approach would not successfully maintain the motion of the balls. The challenges of achieving the desired dynamics in a macro-level setup are acknowledged. Overall, the proposed method is deemed impractical for replicating the original experiment's principles.
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I had the concept of scaling up Maxwells' demon experiment to a marco scale.

Replacing molecules of gas with light, rigid, balls. Perhaps coated in magnets with varying poles so they never touch (non-interacting). Would suspend them in a thin fluid with neutral buoyancy.
 
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perhaps you could make a spherical magnet with all the poles passing through its centre.
 
Wouldn't work. You would not be able to keep the balls in motion.
 
Thought so. cheers.
 

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