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Old 05-23-2012, 12:37 AM   #20 (permalink)
niky
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It's a waste of power.

Asking why a magnet can't hold a car stationary against a slope or acceleration is like asking why an electric motor can't do the same. Of course it could, but only by expending power and pushing the car against the force. Far more effective to have a mechanical brake for the last few km/h or mph.
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