Magnetic Levitation

Definition

Magnetic levitation refers to suspending an object using magnetic fields without any physical contact. It relies on repulsive forces between magnets to counteract the force of gravity.

Related terms

Superconductivity: A phenomenon where certain materials can conduct electric current with zero resistance when cooled below a critical temperature.

Diamagnetism: The property of a material that causes it to create an opposing magnetic field when placed in an external magnetic field.

Eddy Currents: Circulating currents induced in a conductor by changes in the nearby magnetic field, which can cause heating and energy loss.