I drive a 2004 Toyota Prius, and I was struck by a sudden thought recently. I know that if you increase the magnetic field around an electric motor, the rotor will spin faster, even with the same electric current provided. (I assume that anyone who would answer this question is familiar with the equation F=ILBsin(theta) ). So, theoretically, I should be able to make an electromagnet (powered by a different battery that I would purchase) to go around the Prius's electric motor and increase its output, right? First of all, let me know if that would even work, or if my reasoning is wrong. Second, would that work if I actually did it, or would it mess up something else in the car? I haven't tried it yet; I was just brainstorming.
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