Helmholtz Coil, 5H10.30
Location:
L.S Ingersol Physics Museum Middle of Room
Description:
This demonstration shows how a current induced magnetic field is much stronger than the natural magnetic field generated by the Earth.
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Setup:
- No Setup Needed
Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:
- Exposed Wire
Demonstration: Two large loops of coiled wire are placed at a distance apart from each other with a compass placed in the middle. Current is than placed through the coils to generate a magnetic field. The strength and direction of the generated field can be observed by the deviation of the compass needle. This is to how that a artificial magnetic field can be much stronger than the earths natural magnetic field.
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