The photo below shows an experiment where an object is levitating above a large magnet. Which statement best explains this phenomenon?



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The energy of the magnetic field between the hovering object and the magnet is less than the energy of gravity on the object.

The energy of the magnetic field between the hovering object and the magnet is more than the energy of gravity pulling the object down.

The object must have negative mass for it to be able to float over the magnet.

The magnet and the hovering object have different charges and are repelling one another.

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