Linear motor
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A linear motor is an electric motor that has had its stator and rotor "unrolled", thus it produces a linear force along its length, rather than a rotational force. However, linear motors are not neces
This Line 6 Guangzhou Metro train manufactured by CRRC Sifang and Kawasaki Heavy Industries propels itself using an aluminium induction strip placed between the rails.
A linear motor for trains running Toei Ōedo Line
Close-up of the flat passive conductor surface of a motion control Sawyer motor
The Birmingham International Maglev shuttle
Top Thrill 2
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Top Thrill 2 is a launched roller coaster located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, United States. The ride originally opened as Top Thrill Dragster in 2003, becoming the tallest and fastest roller co
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…Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot both use LSM to launch their ride vehicles into their indoor ride enclosures. In 2023 a hydraulic launch roller coaster, Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point in Ohio, USA, was renovated and the hydraulic launch replaced with a weaker multi-launch system using LSM, that creates less g-force…
A train on Top Thrill 2 descending the top hat
Top Thrill Dragster in 2009
Top Thrill Dragster's launch area with the "Christmas tree"
Side view of Top Thrill Dragster