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
Publication Details
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.
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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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