The phenomenon of levitating supercooled metals, such as seen in superconductors, is caused by the Meissner effect and quantum locking. 1. Superconductivity: When certain metals are cooled below a critical temperature, they enter a state called superconductivity. In this state, the metal exhibits zero electrical resistance, allowing current to flow without energy loss. 2. Meissner Effect: A defining property of superconductors is that they expel magnetic fields from their interior when in the su