Assuming no hidden power sources, the assumption is the work done repeatedly lifting the magnets (and the rod at the side) will eventually exceed the energy required to place the magnets in their starting position.
Harry On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 3:31 AM, Teslaalset <robbiehobbiesh...@gmail.com> wrote: > This stuff is quite misleading. > One has to put energy in first to get the moving magnet into its starting > position. > So there is no energy gain. >