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To amplify the effects, Paul introduces two additional copper tubes, stacking them over the original six-foot length. These tubes vary in dimensions, with the second tube measuring approximately 0.775 inches OD and the third measuring about one inch OD with a one-inch inner diameter. This configuration creates a composite pathway for the magnet to traverse, with the combined length now effectively longer and more resistant to the magnet's fall.
Remarkably, this addition extends the fall time from about 20 seconds, observed in the initial setup, to an impressive 40 seconds—doubling the duration. This demonstrates the impact of increased conductive material and length on the eddy current effect, corroborating the principle that more conductive mass increases electromagnetic resistance.