Levitating Carbon Arrow with Magnets

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of using donut-shaped magnets to levitate a carbon arrow. Participants assert that with a sufficiently strong magnetic field, levitation of various objects, including carbon-based materials, is achievable. Examples from existing technology demonstrate successful levitation of lightweight items, including living organisms like spiders and frogs. The consensus is that a higher concentration of carbon in the object may enhance its levitation potential.

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Is it possible to use magnets (donut shape) to float a carbon arrow in the center of the donut (LEVITATION USING CARBON.
 
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Should be. Heck, with a strong enough field, you levitate almost anything. I've seen film footage of a magnetic chamber that puts out such a field that it levitates plastic toys, and even live animals. The footage I saw was fo a spider and a small frog. Since living organisms are mostly carbon (aside from the water, which I don't think was contributing to the magnetic levitation), it seems likely that a greater concentration of carbon would levitate better.
 

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