Quick Answer:The Floating Magnets set stacks ceramic or ferrite ring magnets on a non-magnetic vertical rod with like poles facing, so each ring hovers above the one below; the unit stands 150mm high on a weighted base.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Ceramic or ferrite ring magnets, typically 3 to 5.
Non-magnetic vertical guide rod in polymer or wood.
Stable, weighted base keeps the rod upright.
Shows magnetic repulsion balancing weight.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Magnets
Ceramic or ferrite ring magnets, typically 3 to 5
Guide
Non-magnetic vertical rod (polymer/wood)
Base
Weighted, high-impact
Total height
150mm
How It Is Used
Rings placed with like poles facing push each other apart and hover, settling where the magnetic repulsion balances their weight. Pressing the top ring down and letting go, or turning a ring over so that it attracts instead, shows how the magnetic force changes with distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the rings of the Floating Magnets hover?
Neighbouring rings are placed with like poles facing, so they repel. Each ring settles where the repulsion from below balances its own weight and the push from the rings above.
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