Levitating Carbon Arrow with Magnets

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Using strong magnetic fields, it is theoretically possible to levitate a carbon arrow within a donut-shaped magnet. Magnetic levitation has been demonstrated with various objects, including plastic toys and small animals, suggesting that carbon-based materials could also be levitated effectively. The discussion highlights that living organisms, primarily composed of carbon, have successfully been levitated, indicating that a higher carbon concentration may enhance levitation capabilities. The feasibility of this concept relies on the strength of the magnetic field applied. Overall, the potential for levitating carbon objects like arrows is supported by existing examples of magnetic levitation.
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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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