Electricity and Magnetism > Magnetic Forces

DCS# 5H20.22

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LEVITRON

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APPARATUS

levitron

202-20-A

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DESCRIPTION

Spin the top on the plastic sheet centered over the wooden base.  Once it's spinning, lift the plastic plate about an inch over the base and let the top rise.  Spinning magnet should float stably for several minutes.

 

NOTES

This requires practice.

The base must be carerfully leveled.

The weights may need to be adjusted.

REFERENCE

www.levitron.com