
PIRA: 
5H40.23
Area: 
5 Electricity and Magnetism
Topic: 
5H Magnetic Fields and Forces
Concept: 
Force on Current
This device will light a bulb using DC or AC current. Placing a magnet near the bulb will cause the filament to vibrate when using AC but not DC.
NOTE: Caution must be used! Making the filament vibrate beyond a reasonable level will cause it to break!
Demo Contact
Scott Thomas
Demonstration Manager
828-262-2435
thomassa@appstate.edu