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Name: Mick
Status: other
Grade: n/a
Location: Outside U.S.
Country: United Kingdom
Date: Winter 2011-2012
Question:
I have seen videos demonstrating the "Perendev" magnetic motor. It would seem to defy the laws of physics! Is this possible?
Replies:
No, it is not possible. All of these types of motors will run down and stop working, when under load. The magnets loose their magnetism.

The amount of energy used in manufacturing magnets is typically a factor of 10 greater than what the magnet produces. There is no free energy in the device.

---Nathan A. Unterman

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