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When two magnets of the same pole (either both north or both south) were glued together and dropped, the fall time significantly increased. Notably, during repulsion, these magnets fell 5 to 8 seconds slower than when they were attracted to each other.
Measuring the Impact of Size and Strength
Subsequent experiments transitioned to larger magnets measuring 5/8 inches in diameter by 1/2 inch tall (also N42). These magnets displayed similar behavior regarding attraction and repulsion, with measurable differences in fall times. When multiple tests were conducted with these magnets, it became evident that even larger magnets produced a stronger magnetic field, measured at over 4,800 Gauss.