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  1. What is the Homopolar Generator: An Analytical Example

    Nov 27, 2017 · It is surprising that the homopolar generator, invented in one of Faraday's ingenious experiments in 1831, still seems to create confusion...

  2. How Do Homopolar Motors Work Without Current Flow?

    Jan 29, 2016 · It;s basically a homopolar disc with a magnet attached to it ,the disc being the conductive coating. You are right! I forgot the coating! But where is the Lorentz force in this demo? The electron …

  3. How does a homopolar motor work? - Physics Forums

    Mar 17, 2009 · How does a homopolar motor work? lalbatros Mar 17, 2009 Homopolar Motor Click For Summary

  4. Understanding Lenz's Law: Solved Example on Homopolar Generator

    Feb 21, 2005 · The homopolar generator, also called the Faraday disk, is a low-voltage, high-current electric generator. It consists of a rotating conducting disk with one stationary brush (a sliding …

  5. Build a Homopolar Motor in 1 Week - Magnet & Screw Tips

    Nov 4, 2025 · To build a homopolar motor in one week, a magnet is essential, and while neodymium magnets are recommended for their strength, other types may work. Amazon is a viable source for …

  6. The problem explaining how homopolar motors work - Physics Forums

    Sep 24, 2017 · Since I discovered the homopolar motor, it has fascinated me a lot. Not because it has any practical use, but it works in spite of a non gradient magnetic field. Normally, an electric motor …

  7. Homopolar Generator: Experiences & Tips - Physics Forums

    Sep 3, 2006 · A homopolar generator, also known as a unipolar generator, acyclic generator, or disk dynamo, is a DC electrical generator in which the magnetic field has the same polarity at every point, …

  8. Homopolar Motor: Energy Input, Output, & Magnetic Field

    Feb 8, 2020 · I was curious in regards to a homopolar motor where the energy imparted into the rotor comes from if the energy input is say 10v at 1000 amps and there is 10v 1000amps output.

  9. Homopolar generator question: Magnetic “wake” • Physics Forums

    Oct 1, 2022 · The discussion centers on the operation of homopolar generators, particularly the relationship between rotating conductors and magnetic fields. It explores the confusion surrounding …

  10. Understanding a Homopolar Generator - Physics Forums

    Sep 27, 2019 · The discussion focuses on understanding the homopolar generator, specifically the derivation and meaning of the term d l in the context of calculating current from emf. Participants …