Answer to Question #57508 in Classical Mechanics for Mitch in NC

Question #57508
Let me explain with a simple example. Let's assume I have a tubular cylinder setting on a scale. I zero out the scale so the weight of the cylinder is immaterial. I drop a round 5 oz. magnet into the cylinder that is the same diameter. Now it rests at the bottom of the cylinder. If I drop another 5oz. magnet into the cylinder in such a manner that the opposing polarity of the 2nd magnet faces down or opposes the first magnet's polarity, I have one magnet "floating" or levitated in the tube.

Even though the second magnet is suspended in mid-air, the scale reads 10 oz. The weight of the magnet, despite it being suspended, it's weight must be accounted for.

My question then: How can flying saucers (or whatever) be zipping around the skies and not cause several thousand pounds of compression on the surface of the planet? If not at the surface where is weight displacemed?
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