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Code Number: 5G30.50
Demo Title: Diamagnetic Graphite
Condition: Excellent
Principle: Magnetic Orientations
Area of Study: Electricity & Magnetism
Equipment:
Diamagnetic Levitation Apparatus.
Procedure:
Diamagnetic levitation between two graphite plates can be shown with the levitation apparatus. Adjust the magnets at the top until the magnet floats between the two graphite plates.
References:
- Chris Conery, L. F. Goodrich, T. C. Stauffer, "More Diamagnetism Demonstrations", TPT, Vol. 41, # 2, p. 74, Feb. 2003.
- Charles A. Sawicki, "Small Inexpensive Diamagnetic Levitation Apparatus", TPT, Vol. 39, # 9, p. 556, Dec. 2001.
- M. D. Simon, L. O. Heflinger, A. K. Geim, "Diamagnetically Stabilized Magnet Levitation", AJP, Vol. 69, # 6, p. 702, June 2001.
- R. I. Joseph, "Comments on "Diamagnetically Stabilized Magnetic Levitation" by M. D. Simon, L. O. Heflinger, and A. K. Geim", AJP, Vol. 70, # 2, p. 188, Feb. 2002.
- Diamagnetic Levitation Apparatus, Educational Innovations, Inc.
- Simon Quellen Field, "A Levitating Magnet", Gonzo Gizmos, p. 17 - 24.