J6-03: ELECTROMAGNET WITH JUNK - WITHOUT CORE

PURPOSE: To demonstrate electromagnetism.

DESCRIPTION: The absence of a core makes the physics a bit simpler.

SUGGESTIONS: Compare this one with the same coil with a magnetic core (demonstration J6-02).

REFERENCES: (PIRA unknown.)

EQUIPMENT: Battery charger, cables, switch, double banana wire, 46-turn coil, box of magnetic and non-magnetic junk.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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