P114-Morning –Summer’06

Extra Credit #4

Due August 15, 2006

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1.-  Magnetic field: Describe in one paragraph what is fusion magnetic confinement, what is it for, what are the road blocks? What is the largest magnetic field currently available, how did they achieve that?

 

2.-    Magnetic induction: describe at least two applications of magnetic induction, one already in use (not restricted to automotive industry), one that you propose could be use in the future in the automotive industry

 

3.- Magnetic force: describe in technical details how magnetic levitation works. Give an estimate using the equations in class on what kind of magnetic field and or current are needed