
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...
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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.
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 …
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 …