Part 5/13:
Paul notes that removing shock-absorbing tape slightly alters the bounce or bounce height of the levitating coil, but the height remains roughly consistent around the initial levitation point. These subtle changes highlight the importance of stable support and the influence of external factors on magnetic levitation stability.
Different Thicknesses of Aluminum Blocks:
The experiments extend to larger aluminum blocks—1.5 inches thick and even 4 inches square—yet the levitation height remains relatively constant, marginally fluctuating around 1.5 inches. This indicates a limiting factor in field penetration, reinforcing the idea that beyond a certain thickness, increased metal mass offers diminishing returns for levitation height.