The LEVITRON : The Magnetic levitation in action

Click here to see the video of the Levitron in action

The Levitron, manufactured by Fascinations in Seattle WA, successfully demonstrates magnetic levitation.

A 22 grams spinning magnetic dipole top is supported by magnetic forces that balance its weight about 4 cm above a

magnetized base, and it will float about two minutes and half until its spin rate has declined to about 1000 rpm.

Link to the Levitron home page : http://www.levitron.com/

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