Magnetic-Levitation Spinning Top

Top hovers while spinning. Ask students to predict what will happen. Spin top over magnetic base and tune position. Key idea: Magnetic repulsion supports weight while spin helps stabilize orientation. Ask: Why does it need to spin to stay up? Safety and cleanup: Teacher handles strong magnets; practice before class. https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Magnetic-Levitation+Spinning+Top%22+science+demonstration+experiment