Momentum of this rotating gear?

[tipsung]

Magnetic Prpulsion

If one had in space 2 (or more) perfectly aligned connected wheels with large magnets that were precisely set to spin effectively by alternating different polarities what, if anything, could this produce?

 

[sophiecentaur]

If one had in space 2 (or more) perfectly aligned connected wheels with large magnets that were precisely set to spin effectively by alternating different polarities what, if anything, could this produce?

Did you have anything in mind?

 

[tipsung]

Yes. Working off opposite repelling particles creating a sort of ion propulsion. I can vision this and draw it out but the mathematics behind it is not my strong suit. I just seem to daydream and come up with several different things all the time never knowing if things will function as I envision

 

[sophiecentaur]

There are many designs for ion drive that do not involve 'moving parts'. Why involve extra complications?

 

[tipsung]

Point taken. Perhaps this magnetic alignment with a motor, coil, rotor and shaft could produce electrical energy and cause acceleration. As the motor accelerates the stronger magnetic field thus causing the motor to go faster and faster... Like I said it was just a thought. Thank you for the replies.

 

[sophiecentaur]

My point is that it would not be a reactiionless drive.