Levitron demonstration
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| Description: | A demonstration of the Levitron, a device that uses a combination of magnetic forces and gyroscopic stability to suspend a spinning magnet in the air above a static magnet. |
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| Created: | 2010-01-04 22:37 | ||
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| Collection: |
Brian Josephson's lecture collection
Mind–Matter Unification videos |
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| Publisher: | University of Cambridge | ||
| Copyright: | Prof. Brian D. Josephson | ||
| Language: | eng (English) | ||
| Keywords: | video; levitron; levitation; gyroscope; suspension; magnet; josephson; | ||
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| Abstract: | The levitron is a device that uses a repulsive magnetic field to suspend a spinning magnet above a set of static magnets. The spin of the magnet counteracts the tendency to be unstable. In this demonstration the levitron remains suspended for around 40 seconds before losing stability. An explanation of how the device works can be found at http://www.levitron.com/physics.html. |
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