Yes, IF it spins, then the moving magnetic flux lines crossing a coil
MUST induce a current that could be extracted.
Take note of the Gary motor from the late 1800's as detailed at;
http://www.microtronics.com.au/~gwatson/gary1.html
http://www.microtronics.com.au/~gwatson/gary2.html
As you can see, it was a simple device that took advantage of a 'neutral
zone' claimed to have been discovered by Wesley Gary. It basically
rocked back and forth to produce mechanical force. The important
observation of use to us electrically was the following excerpts;
'A prominent electrician, who was one day examining Mr. Gary's
principle, asked if in the change of polarity he had obtained electric
sparks. He said that he had, and the former then suggested that the
principle be used in the construction of a magneto-electric machine, and
that it might turn out to be superior to anything then in use.
Acting on this suggestion, Mr. Gary set to work, and within a week had
perfected a machine which apparently proved a marvel of efficiency and
simplicity.
In all previous machines electricity is generated by revolving a piece
of soft iron in front of the poles of a permanent magnet. But to do this
at a rate of speed high enough to produce sparks in such rapid
succession as to keep up a steady current of electricity suitable for
the light, considerable power is required.
In Mr. Gary's machine, however, the piece of soft iron, or armature,
coiled with wire, has only to be moved across the neutral line to secure
the same result.
Every time it crosses the line it changes it polarity, and every time
the polarity changes, a spark is produced. The slightest vibration is
enough to secure this, and with each vibration two sparks are produced,
just as with each revolution in the other method. An enormous volume can
be secured with an expenditure of force so diminutive that a caged
squirrel might furnish it. (fig. 5)
With the employment of one of the smallest of the magnetic motors, power
may be supplied and electricity generated at no expense beyond the cost
of the machine.'
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As you can see, mechanical motion with a magnet attached will produce
current in a coil. I've often thought it would be interesting to attach
magnets to the tines of a tuning fork, with coils wrapped near the
vibrating coils...this would produce an AC frequency based on the
natural frequency of the tuning fork.
Do what Keely said, take one tuning fork into a room of 1000 like tuned
forks, all attached with little magnets and coils and combining the
current into suitable collectors and you would get Keely's 'Augmentation
of Force'...<g>..
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