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Old 02-09-2012, 03:49 PM   #96 (permalink)
ConnClark
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Originally Posted by Cameron318iS View Post
I am working on a magnet generator to power mine so I dont have to have any draw on my alternator. And having a higher load on the alternator doesn't reduce you mpg your engine is still pushing the same weight and would still be working just as hard if there was a lesser load on it. Anyone who says different doesn't know physics.
Actually the the people "who says different" know more about physics. They are aware of phenomena such as Lenz's Law and Lorentz force.

If you plan on making a generator you should probably read up on those topics.
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