Induction Coils

From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog

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Description:

A large coil connected to a galvanometer. Currents are induced by moving a bar magnet in and out or through the coil.

Also available to show this concept is a smaller coil connected to some LEDs. Move the magnet through the coil quickly to make the LEDs light up.

Location:

  • Coil Shelf J-3
  • Bar Magnet: DR 71
  • Galvanometer: DR 83
  • Small coil & LEDs: in box on Sh. J-3