Electromagnet: Nail and Battery

From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog

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Description:

A very simple electromagnet. Double check settings before turning on. Wire is wrapped around an Iron core. A DC current creates a strong magnetic field. Hold the electromagnet over the container of nails. Turn on the current and the nails will be attracted to the magnet. Turn off the current and the nails fall back into the container.

Location:

  • Power supply - K2
  • Coil/Magnet - 73
  • Nails - J4