Physics

LEVITATING PENCIL

PHY-00380

Levitating Pencil is an engaging educational model that demonstrates the principles of magnetic attraction, repulsion and magnetic levitation. It uses six ring magnets—four mounted on the base and two attached to the pencil—to create a stable floating effect.

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Description

The Levitating Pencil is a simple and interactive physics demonstration model designed to help students understand the fundamental principles of magnetism and magnetic levitation. The apparatus uses the repulsive force between magnets to suspend a pencil above its base, creating an easy-to-observe levitation effect.

The model comprises six ring magnets, with four magnets securely fitted into the base and two magnets positioned at the ends of the pencil. When correctly aligned, the magnetic repulsion between the corresponding magnets supports the pencil and allows it to remain suspended above the base.

Its smooth, durable construction and simple setup make it suitable for classroom demonstrations and hands-on learning. It can also be used to introduce students to practical applications of magnetic levitation technology.

Specifications:

  • Item: Levitating Pencil
  • Type: Magnetic Levitation Demonstration Model
  • Total Magnets: 6 ring magnets
  • Base Magnets: 4
  • Pencil Magnets: 2
  • Operating Principle: Magnetic repulsion and attraction
  • Demonstration: Magnetic levitation
  • Construction: Smooth, durable educational-grade material
  • Operation: Simple setup and easy to demonstrate
  • Educational Topics: Magnetism, magnetic force, attraction, repulsion and levitation
  • Application: Classroom demonstrations and hands-on physics learning
  • Suitable For: Schools, science centres, colleges and educational laboratories