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Equal magnetic poles reject each other strongly. The presented magnet projects showcase astonishing applications that illustrate this principle. More on this subject can be learned in our FAQ Is the attraction between magnets as high as the repulsion?.
15 Magnet applications

Frame for magnets

Demonstrates the strong repulsion of two equally poled magnets

Mirko Pafundi, Asti (IT), 09/11/2016

Floating thanks to XXL magnets

Levitating above repelling neodymium magnets

Robin L. (DE), 15/08/2016

Magnetic levitation train with power unit

Model magnetic train with fan as power unit

Mirko Pafundi, Asti (IT), 31/03/2016

Antigrav - Magnetic levitation train

Magnetic levitation as energy source?

Valentin, Ensemble SAINT LUC de CAMBRAI Nord (FR), 08/03/2013

Levitating car "Flycar"

Levitating (model) car as attraction at student exhibition

Flycar, Eyguières (FR), 16/07/2012

The vale of soul making

A levitating work of art made of polystyrene and hard plaster

LUCA GIANNINI, Rom (IT), 14/12/2011

Mendocino motor

Solar motor with levitating rotor

Klingon77 (DE), 19/05/2010

Levitating rod magnet

The rod magnet levitates thanks to the strong repulsion of equal poles

Oscar Bos, Den Haag (NL), 07/04/2010

Stool with magnetic suspension

Mary Poppins would like this stool!

Emma Hedberg, Stockholm (SE), 02/03/2010

Levitating train (model)

An exciting physics project on the topic of magnetic levitation train

RS, FF, FC, HP, JB, AL, Coimbra (PT), 26/08/2009

Swirling sphere

For this rotor and stator no special equipment is necessary

Jaime Iglesias Garre, Barcelona (ES), 02/06/2009

Catapult

Hobbyists can now re-enact battles of the ancient world!

Rob Gallagher (US), 07/04/2009

Addicting table decoration

You just can't stop poking the ring!

MD, Viersen (DE), 03/03/2009

Magnetic pendulum

An extremely fidgety pendulum - no match for nervous people!

Pim van Steijn und Ewoud Kroeze, Zwolle (NL), 03/10/2008

Marble cannon

A simple experiment with a striking effect...

Rien Wesselink, Enschede (NL), 11/09/2008


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