5G50.50 - Meissner Effect

Meissner Effect

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PIRA Classification: 5G50.50

Description: A large, room temperature superconductor is placed on an array of strong magnet: nothing happens. The superconductor is then cooled to liquid nitrogen temperatures and placed over the magnet array. Is floats.

Special Instructions: none

Condition: Good

Setup time: 2 minutes

Safety Issues: Liquid nitrogen and strong magnets