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5G30.u2 - diamagnetic Levitation using Pyrolytic Graphite

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5G30.u2 - Diamagnetic Levitation using Pyrolytic Graphite

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Title5G30.u2 - Diamagnetic Levitation using Pyrolytic Graphite
Objective

To demonstrate the diamagnetic levitation of Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite by its repulsion of magnetic fields.

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Assembly Instructions

Obtain equipment for "Diamagnetic Levitation using Pyrolytic Graphite" demo.

Set up the wooden base with the magnets on it on a flat surface such as the bench or a cart. Set up a camera at a low angle to see the air gap between the graphite and magnets. Set up a back plane to increase the contrast to enable better viewing for the students. Make sure the graphite piece is flat and undamaged.

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Operation Instructions
If the piece of graphite isn't already floating on the magnets, it should be in a small container attached to the base. Use a small slip of paper to gently lift the graphite onto the center of the magnets. It should begin levitating ~1-2mm in height.
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Analysis/Information

​Diamagnetism is a property of materials with full electron shells. They cannot form magnetic circuits and usually repel magnetic fields. It is typically a weak property with the exception of superconductors, which graphite is not, therefore, it must be a very thin film of graphite to observe its diamagnetism and levitation on magnets.

Category5 Electricity and Magnetism
Subcategory5G - Magnetic Materials
KeywordsDiamagnetism, graphite, magnetic properties, carbon, magnet, levitation
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