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Electricity & Magnetism
   

E45: Helmholtz Coils

Purpose: To create a uniform magnetic field, to show electromagnetic induction.

Description:

 

Place a constant direct current through the coils to produce a uniform magnetic field. Use the magnetic field sensor to demonstrate that the magnetic field is approximatly uniform between the coils if the coils are spaced at distance equal to the diameter of the coils.

Place a time varying singal on the coils and use the pick up coils to demostrate Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction on the computer or oscilloscope.

Equipment List: Storage Location: CHEMP 130A

 

2-Helmholts coils (200 turn) B4
  Base to support coils B4
  Pick up coils (200, 400, 2000 turn) B4
  Pasco signal generator C1
  Computer or oscilloscope to display electrical signals C1
  Magnetic field sensor B5

References:

Manual: Online   Setup Notes: E45 PIRA #:
Manufacturer(s): Pasco Scientific # EM-6711 , EM-6715 Other school's Demonstration web pages

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