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Forces on Magnets Concept

Demonstrations in Forces on Magnets

Two vertical wooden rods on a wooden base. Left rod: ceramic ring magnets levitating with visible gaps, binder clip at top. Right rod: darker rare earth ring magnets stacked with less separation.
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Magnetic Levitation

Demonstrates magnetic repulsion and force equilibrium by stacking ring magnets with like poles facing on vertical rods. Comparing ceramic and rare earth magnets side by side shows how material properties …

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