Frame marked (1A,1B,2A,2B) for 'Magnetic river' demonstration

PART OF:: 'Magnetic river' demonstration

Made:: 1968-1972 in Imperial College of Science and Technology

Frame marked (1A,1B,2A,2B) for 'Magnetic river' demonstration

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Frame for 'Magnetic river' demonstration, a linear electric motor combining levitation and propulsion, devised by Professor Eric Laithwaite and built c.1970. Consists of 4 A-shaped frame sections on castors (1A,1B, 2A, 2B) , 4 straight bracings, and 1 cross bracing.

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Category:: Electricity Supply

Object Number:: 2000-429/7

Materials:: metal (unknown)

type:: frame - furnishing

credit:: University of Sussex, School of Engineering.

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Frame marked (1A,1B,2A,2B) for 'Magnetic river' demonstration

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