Magetic Levitation
Physics and Astronomy
Emma Bushong
- Grade:
- 8
- Teacher:
- Fauna Bushong
An exploration of how temperature affects the strength of a magnetic field using a simulated maglev train made from unipolar magnets with variable temperatures.
Such an amazing way to harness magnetic phenomena!
I love how you connected big ideas like superconductors and real maglev trains to a model you built yourself at home. Your creativity in using your freezer when you could not get dry ice shows real determination and problem-solving skills, and that is what great scientists do.
This is an outstanding project. Your experimental setup was creative, and you clearly explained how you built and tested your model. I’m especially impressed by your narrative, you showed real scientific curiosity, problem‑solving, and persistence when materials were hard to find. Your explanation of why colder magnets increase repulsion was clear and accurate, and your connection to real‑world maglev trains added depth.