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For precise mass measurement or for showing the interaction of current in parallel wires. Parallel or anti-parallel currents can be set up in the two parallel rods. A laser bouncing off of a mirror onto a wall shows very small movements of the upper rod and magnetic dampening helps to limit oscillation. Click here for wiring diagram [<--BROKEN IMAGE, needs replacing].
For precise force measurement or for qualitatively showing the magnetic interaction of a current flowing in parallel wires. Parallel or anti-parallel currents can be set up and show when the parallel conducting rods attract or repel.. A laser bouncing off of a mirror onto a wall shows very small movements of the upper rod and magnetic dampening helps to limit oscillations. Note the wire connections in the attached photos and video,


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* Drawer 93
* Drawer 93

Revision as of 10:57, 18 January 2023

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Description:

For precise force measurement or for qualitatively showing the magnetic interaction of a current flowing in parallel wires. Parallel or anti-parallel currents can be set up and show when the parallel conducting rods attract or repel.. A laser bouncing off of a mirror onto a wall shows very small movements of the upper rod and magnetic dampening helps to limit oscillations. Note the wire connections in the attached photos and video,

Location:

  • Drawer 93