Diamagnetic Levitator


PIRA Classification: 5G30.40

Description: A small cube magnet is placed between two sheets of graphite. Located above the graphite sheets are three ring magnets. When the ring magnets are at the proper distance from the graphite sheets, the small cube magnet will levitate between the sheets.

Special Instructions: This demo is small, so a camera is used to display the system on the tv monitors.

Ideally For: Phys 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402

Condition: Good

Setup time: 5 minutes