Meissner Effect

Floating magnet
PIRA: 
5G50.50A
Area: 
5 Electricity and Magnetism
Topic: 
5G Magnetic Materials
Concept: 
Temperature and Magnetism

 

Cool a superconductor and a magnet floats over it due to magnetic repulsion. Note: This requires liquid nitrogen, so advance notice and handling precautions are necessary.

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Scott Thomas
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828-262-2435
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