linear synchronous motor
mechanical device
Also known as: LSM
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- In roller coaster: Later innovations
A similar innovation is the linear synchronous motor (LSM) by Intamin, originally on Superman the Escape at Six Flags Magic Mountain, which accelerated the train up a 415-foot (125-metre) tower before dropping backward at a speed of 100 miles (160 km) per hour. Part of the thrill of riding a…
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