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