The phenomenon that makes the magnet ball feel weightless inside the tube differs fundamentally from the typical attracting or repelling behavior of magnets.
Unlike iron, copper isn’t attracted to magnets, but it’s an excellent conductor of electricity. When the magnet moves inside or near the copper tube, it induces an electric current within the tube. This current acts like an opposing electromagnet, slowing the motion of the magnetic ball and causing it to fall gracefully.
This interaction only occurs when there is motion between the magnet and the tube, making the magnetic force transient and dynamic. The result is a uniquely satisfying and mesmerizing experience—a perfect item to explore and fidget with.
WHAT IF WE COULD SEE INSIDE?
FLUX SPECTRUM UNVEILED
Flux Vision is wrapped in a specialized magnetic viewing film that uses advanced nanotechnology to visualize magnetic fields in vibrant, hologram-like colors. This film contains magnetic nanoparticles that rearrange themselves in response to a magnetic field.
The spacing between these nanoparticles is on the scale of visible light wavelengths. As the strength of the magnetic flux compresses the particles, different colors emerge, revealing stunning tones that encode valuable information about the magnetic field's intensity.
Additionally, the nanoparticles rotate to align with the magnetic field direction. This alignment creates distinct visual effects: light stripes appear where the magnetic flux runs parallel to the film, while the most vivid colors emerge when the flux is perpendicular. At intermediate angles, more light is absorbed, producing darker regions.
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