Hovering Ring Magnets
Magnets appear to hover.
Teaching & key ideas
What you do: Stack like poles facing so upper rings float apart.
What students see: Magnets appear to hover.
Why it works: Like magnetic poles repel and the guide prevents sideways motion.
Question to ask: What is holding the magnet up?
Lesson flow
Predict → demonstrate → observe → briefly explain → ask: What is holding the magnet up?