What happens to the levitating height when more magnets are added?

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When additional magnets are added beneath a levitating magnet, the levitating height increases due to the amplified magnetic force. Specifically, adding three magnets below the original magnet results in a total force increase of four times. This relationship indicates that the levitating height is directly proportional to the number of magnets used, although the exact height change may vary based on specific configurations and magnet strengths. For further insights, refer to the KJ Magnetics blog on magnetic forces.

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Imagine one magnet levitating above another. Now imagine another 3 magnets are added to the bottom magnet (image below). What would happen to the levitating height?

I'd imagine the levitating height would increase and the force would increase by 4 times. I had a quick look online but I couldn't find a direct relationship about levitating height.

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