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No, you can't - Earnshaw's theorem



Earnshaw's theorem describes stationary charges. If the charges or magnets are constantly in motion, it might not apply.


The Levitron top demonstrates that it doesn't: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levitron




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