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5G50.52 - Ceramic Superconductor Levitating a Magnet

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​5G50.52 - Ceramic Superconductor Levitating a Magnet

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Title5G50.52 - Ceramic Superconductor Levitating a Magnet
Objective

Show that a ceramic superconductor can levitate a magnet. ​

StatusAvailable
Assembly Instructions

Instructions
The superconductor must be cooled by immersing it in liquid nitrogen. The magnet may then be floated in space above the surface of the superconductor as long as it stays at liquid nitrogen temperature.
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Setup Time25
Operation Time
Preview Time10
Operation Instructions

Overview
Show that a ceramic superconductor can levitate a magnet.
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Demo on DimeNo
PIRA 200Yes
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Analysis/Information
Category5 Electricity and Magnetism
Subcategory5G - Magnetic Materials
Keywordssolid state, samarium cobalt magnet, superconducting, magnetic levitation
Construction Information
 
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ceramic superconductor
1
samarium cobalt magnet
1
styrofoam shallow dish
1
1
tweezers plastic
1
liquid nitrogen
liquid nitrogen dewer
1
cups insulated for scooping liquid nitrogen
1
gloves for handling liquid nitrogen
2
blocking plate
1
camera - b&w
1