Magnetic levitation??? (1 Viewer)

[bEAbEA]

Can anyone please briefly explain to me the concept of magnetic levitation and how it is possible????????????????????
Its really hard...

 

[helper]

In simple terms magnetic levitation occurs when two opposing magnetic fields are present. This results in a magnetic force pushing an object up. If the magnetic force is equal to the gravitational force, the object will levitate.

In superconductors, a superconductor actively excludes a magnetic field from penetrating it. The produces a second magnetic field causing the levitation. It isn't an example of Eddy currents and lenz's law. It is called The Meissner Effect

 

[illusions]

... It has nothing to do with eddy currents?

... bugger.

(in other news, liquid nitrogen is yummy)

 

[who_loves_maths]

i hope i've made it clearer here:

http://www.boredofstudies.org/community/showthread.php?t=73156

 

[bEAbEA]

i hope i've made it clearer here:

http://www.boredofstudies.org/community/showthread.php?t=73156

thank you so much - i understand now!