Magnetic ball interacting with alternating polarity coil

I have this magnetic pendulum using a magnetic coil and wondered what a magnetic ball would do when put near it. I have seen a couple videos showing a ball spinning near an energized coil so I put one in a plastic bottle and it is entertaining. Magnetic ball interacting with electromagnetic coil

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It’s definitely something I would like to see. I haven’t tested it but would be an interesting experimentation.

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Magnets and gyroscopes are my favorite toys.

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