5H40.30 Magnetic Force on a Wire

5H40.30 Magnetic Force on a Wire

A wire is place between the poles of a horseshoe magnet and connected to a power supply. The wire will either jump into or out of the magnet depending on current direction in the wire.

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Use about 6 amps

 

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Location: Wire Swing: G2-2; Magnet: G1-4, G1-5 (Alternate); Switch: DE-3; Magprobe: G1-2; Power Supply: Q1-5