Supercool Superconductor Makes Magnet "Magically" Float

Dec 18, 2012 | 4

Magnets naturally levitate above superconductors. The magnet's magnetic field can't penetrate the superconductor, causing it to float almost magically above. See this phenomenon at work in an exclusive Scientific American video.

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1. jgrosay 04:45 PM 12/19/12

May this work the reverse way? I mean, a superconductor floating above a magnet, and for example the Earth and other space bodies, and the space iself as having magnetic fields are not fully different from a magnet, just the intensity or strenght of the magnetic fields in things other than magnets is much lower than the magnetic field of a magnet.
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2. N49th 06:43 PM 12/19/12

Ever seen SG1. Explain this in english. No, we are not your speed. Not insulted if you explain it in stick figures.
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3. jgrosay 04:14 PM 12/20/12

What does "Ever seen SG1" mean?
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4. Scyence 10:00 AM 12/21/12

Hi everyone,

Please could someone tell what is the name of the music/song at the end of the video? it is awesome, I really want to get it.

by the way nice characteristic,I am really eager to discover the next issue.

thank you in advance.
regards

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