Can Two Solenoids Levitate a Steel Ball?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of using two identical solenoids to levitate a steel ball. It is established that the term "levitate" may not accurately describe the physical interaction, as it implies a suspension without support. The consensus among participants suggests that while solenoids can create magnetic fields, the specific configuration and parameters must be carefully considered to achieve any form of magnetic suspension.

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If I had two identical solenoids parallel with a small gap between them and put a steel ball between them, would the ball levitate?

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I'd suggest renaming the title of this thread. Most physicists gut instinct at reading the word "levitate" is to cringe.
 

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