What are the potential real world applications for a magnetic levitation system?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around potential real-world applications for a magnetic levitation system designed by a high school student for a science fair project. Participants explore various ideas and concepts related to the application of magnetic levitation technology, including both traditional and innovative uses.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests the idea of using the magnetic levitation system as an earthquake detector, although they express uncertainty about its feasibility.
  • Another participant proposes low friction bearings as a potential application, questioning whether the original poster is looking for novel ideas or existing applications.
  • Some participants reference existing applications of magnetic levitation, such as trains and bearings, indicating that these are well-known uses of the technology.
  • A participant expresses skepticism about finding new applications that differ significantly from traditional maglev techniques, noting the limitations of the proposed system.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on specific applications for the magnetic levitation system. There are multiple competing views regarding the novelty and feasibility of potential applications, with some participants suggesting traditional uses and others exploring new ideas.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of the proposed applications, and there is a lack of detailed exploration of the technical aspects of the magnetic levitation system itself. Some assumptions about the capabilities and limitations of the system remain unaddressed.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to students, educators, and enthusiasts in the fields of physics and engineering, particularly those exploring innovative applications of magnetic levitation technology.

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i am a high school student and have designed a magnetic levitation system for my school science fair.
The circuit used is: http://uzzors2k.4hv.org/projectfiles...%20circuit.GIF
However, i would like to scale up the project and find some REAL WORLD applications for the system. I have been thinking about this for two days now but haven't come up with anything yet.
One idea would be an earthquake detector (need to think about that)
Has anyone got anything else in mind?
(P.S.: As soon as possible)
 
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Your link doesn't work.
 
How about low friction bearings.
Did you want something that hasn't been done already? I assume you know about the trains
 
Molydood said:
How about low friction bearings.
Did you want something that hasn't been done already? I assume you know about the trains

Could you please elaborate it
 
Hi There, the link is now working and I see that you are talking of suspending objects rather than the traditional maglev method like with the existing applications (trains, bearings)

So did you design the circuit? In which case is that your site with all the designs on it? it's quite impressive for a high school student.

I honestly can't think of much you could do with this concept off the top of my head, that can't be done with normal maglev technique.
 
Molydood said:
Hi There, the link is now working and I see that you are talking of suspending objects rather than the traditional maglev method like with the existing applications (trains, bearings)

So did you design the circuit? In which case is that your site with all the designs on it? it's quite impressive for a high school student.

I honestly can't think of much you could do with this concept off the top of my head, that can't be done with normal maglev technique.

haha, that is not my own site, am just using for designing a science fair experiment. That is the reason why I want some idea to modify the experiment by looking for some real world application!
 

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