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ELECTROSTATIC LEVITATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrostatics
  • Scientific Research Methods
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

Electrostatic levitation is a non-contact method of levitating an object using electrostatic force. A charged object is placed in an electrostatic field to achieve electrostatic equilibrium and levitate. This method cancels out the effects of gravity, and because it is non-contact, it eliminates the effects of the surroundings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrostatique
  • Méthodes de recherche scientifique
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
CONT

La lévitation électrostatique est un processus utilisant un champ électrique pour faire léviter un objet chargé électriquement et contrer les effets de la gravité. Il a été utilisé, par exemple, [...] pour suspendre les gyroscopes du satellite Gravity Probe B pendant son lancement.

Spanish

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