Electricity and Magnetism > Magnetic Materials > Diamagnetism

DCS# 5G30.15

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DIAMAGNETIC BISMUTH ROD

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APPARATUS

bismuth rod	202-20-D5
strong magnet	202-20-C
tray of water	202-01-B
shallow styrofoam cup	202-20-D5
camera or document camera	202-09-C

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DESCRIPTION

Show that the bismuth rod is diamagnetic by pushing it around with the magnet (without contacting it) in the tray of water.