Linear synchronous motor

An LSM-powered lift hill on Maverick at Cedar Point

A linear synchronous motor (LSM) is a form of electro-magnetic propulsion used to launch a roller coaster train to a high speed quickly. They are a relatively new launch technology and are now favored over the older linear induction motor technology.

Roller coaster descriptions
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Basic elements	Brake run • Station
Advanced elements	Bunny hill • Headchopper • Inversions • Pre-Drop • Tunnel
Propulsion	Lift hill (Cable • Catch car • Chain • Electric spiral • Elevator • Ferris wheel • Friction wheel • Spiral) Powered launch (Cable • Counterweight • Friction wheel • Flywheel • Compressed air launch • Electric winch launch • Hydraulic • LIM • LSM)
Technology	Block brakes • Car • On-ride camera • On-ride soundtrack • Test seat • Train • Track • Transfer track • Wheel assembly
Other	Exclusive ride time • POV • Queue line • Rollback • Theming
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