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Magnetic field of earth is ~50µT, a superconducting loop with diameter 1m (circumference ~3,14m) with 100kA will feel a force of ~15N, with 1cm² it has a volume
by rmu09 4y ago
Magnetic field of earth is ~50µT, a superconducting loop with diameter 1m (circumference ~3,14m) with 100kA will feel a force of ~15N, with 1cm² it has a volume of 0,314 liters, in aluminium thats about 0,85kg or 8,5N, in copper thats about 3kg or 30N. So with a material density of 5kg/dm³ or less it could be possible to fly. Changing the current in the superconducting coil to control lift and propulsion could be tricky though.
- marcosdumay 4y ago> it could be possible to fly A bit of an understatement. It could be possible to fly like helicopters, but all the way into lower space, reach an orbit, stop again, go for another one, etc.
- fsh 4y agoA current loop in a homogeneous magnetic field experiences a torque, but no force.