How does a rotating magnet create levitation?

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Is any physical explanation of this effect?
 
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Yes, A rotating magnet creates an AC magnetic field. That induces currents within the conductive surface which, by Lentz law, oppose the changes in the magnetic field, ergo, create a repelling force.
This principle has been applied to Maglev trains.
 
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