Sliding Rail

Apparatus
PIRA: 
5K10.10
Area: 
5 Electricity and Magnetism
Topic: 
5K Electromagnetic Induction
Concept: 
Induced Currents and Forces

 

A current through a copper rod causes it to slide in a magnetic field. Current direction or magnetic field direction may be alternated.

 

Demo Contact

Scott Thomas
Demonstration Manager
828-262-2435
thomassa@appstate.edu