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J6-02. Electromagnet With Junk
Purpose
To demonstrate an electromagnet.
Equipment
Electromagnet with core, power supply, switch and box of magnetic and non-magnetic junk.
Setup Time
5 minutes.
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Description
Close switch to pick up junk with coil. Release switch to let junk fall. Some light items may cling to the◙magnet after the switch is released due to residual magnetism of the core.◙
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See pagesj1. electrostatic charge & force
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See pagesj3. electric fields & potential
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See pagesj4. capacitance & polarization
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See pagesj5. magnetostatics
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See pagesj6. electromagnets
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See pagesj7. magnetic materials
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See pagesj1. electrostatic charge & force
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See pagesj3. electric fields & potential
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See pagesj4. capacitance & polarization
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See pagesj5. magnetostatics
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See pagesj6. electromagnets
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See pagesj7. magnetic materials
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