Meissner Effect
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PIRA Classification: 5G50.50
Description: A small magnet is placed on a warm disk: nothing
happens. The disk is then cooled to liquid nitrogen temperatures. The
magnet is placed on the disk. The magnet floats.
Special Instructions: Remove the small magnet before adding liquid
nitrogen.
Ideally For: Phys 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402
Condition: Good
Setup time: 2 minutes
Safety Issues: None