Posted by Vector Viper (205.162.15.2) on September 24, 2003 at 03:28:34:
The big problem is that the centrifugal force is always directed precisly at the axis of rotation, so you cant "use" the force...
I thought of a way using 2 wheels to offset the centrifical force
90 deg or any other amount, to power the wheel.
I do have one question; an unbalanced wheel acts as a balanced
one,in terms of how long it will keep spinning with no power
applied, (with the hub fixed)
except the unbalanced one produces forces, "shake" as
it spins. If the hub is allowed to move, this takes energy off
the wheel (lower speed) now, my question is:
Is the energy lost each revolution by letting the hub
move a certain amount the same regardless of wheel speed?
I'm hoping yes!
I realize more is lost per second because of the faster rotation
rate, but is it the same per revolution?!
I'm just not sure...
Viper