Tecnological Electromagnetic Question

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The discussion centers on determining the minimum electrical requirements to create a magnet capable of spinning a 50-gram steel object at 150,000 to 200,000 RPM. Participants highlight that while 50 grams may seem light, achieving such high RPMs presents significant challenges. The conversation references a small motor developed by Dyson that can exceed 100,000 RPM, suggesting advancements in technology. Additionally, it is noted that the mass affects acceleration and stability rather than the maximum RPM achievable by the motor. Overall, the inquiry reflects curiosity about current technological capabilities in high-speed motor design.
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What is the smallest amount of electricity (volts, amps?) required in order to create a magnet capable of spinning a 50 grams steel object 150,000 - 200,000 rounds per minute (rpm)?

Phrased another way: What is the smallest electrical engine capable of doing that at the present? 50 grams might not seem like much, but it is when it comes to spinning it 200,000 rpm.

This is not for homework; instead, I'm just curious about what is going on with our latest technology at the present.
 
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TheAzn said:
What is the smallest electrical engine capable of doing that at the present?
This one looks pretty small, and gets over 100k:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolo...veils-worlds-fastest-motor-in-new-vacuum.html

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50 grams might not seem like much, but it is when it comes to spinning it 200,000 rpm.
The attached mass affects acceleration and required support of imbalance, not the top RPM of the engine.
 
It may be shown from the equations of electromagnetism, by James Clerk Maxwell in the 1860’s, that the speed of light in the vacuum of free space is related to electric permittivity (ϵ) and magnetic permeability (μ) by the equation: c=1/√( μ ϵ ) . This value is a constant for the vacuum of free space and is independent of the motion of the observer. It was this fact, in part, that led Albert Einstein to Special Relativity.
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