Do supercunductors pull and attract magnets, or vice versa?

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Superconductors repel magnets due to the Meissner effect, which causes them to exclude magnetic fields. This repulsion creates a levitating effect, making superconductors useful in applications like hovershoes. The interaction between superconductors and magnets is reciprocal; while superconductors repel magnets, the magnets also exert a force back on the superconductors. Understanding this duality is crucial for designing effective magnetic levitation systems. The principles of superconductivity and magnetism are essential for advancing technology in fields such as transportation and energy.
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I just needed to know for my work-in-progress hovershoes.
 
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Superconductors repel magnets. But forces always come in pairs, so it's not "or vice versa" - it's always and vice versa.
 

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