Rising force [electronic resource] : the magic of magnetic levitation / James D. Livingston.
Livingston, James D., 1930-
2011
QC754.2.M3 L58 2011eb
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Title Rising force [electronic resource] : the magic of magnetic levitation / James D. Livingston.
Author Livingston, James D., 1930-
ISBN 9780674061095 electronic book
9780674055353 hardcover
0674055357 hardcover
Imprint Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2011.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xi, 271 p.) : ill.
Call Number QC754.2.M3 L58 2011eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 538
Summary In this first-ever popular introduction to maglev- the use of magnetic forces to overcome gravity and friction-Livingston takes lay readers on a journey of discovery, from maglev nanotechnology to Chinese trains that travel at 250 mph without touching the tracks. He finds magic in fighting friction by fighting gravity.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Levity vs. gravity
Gravitational and magnetic forces
Maglev-a balance of forces
Spinning the levitron
Inducing uplift
Flying frogs
Super-lev
Feeding back
In a spin
The no-spin zone
Flying trains
All aboard!
Keeping it up.

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