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- Magnet Configurations: Using different magnets—both in size and strength—provides varied levitation behaviors. For instance, larger square magnets or sets of smaller quarter-inch magnets demonstrate how the magnetic field can be manipulated to influence the graphite's position and stability.
Paul emphasizes the importance of the magnetic arrangement, noting that the pieces tend to self-center within the magnetic field, owing to the forces exerted by the magnets. This self-centering effect is especially evident with symmetric shapes like rings and wafers.
Observations on Levitation Dynamics
Throughout the experiments, Paul notes several interesting phenomena: