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Lorentz Force

 

Lorentz Force demo picture

Lorentz Force demo picture 2

Demonstrate Magnetic force on current carrying wire.

 

Location:

  • Neodymium magnet- L35, section E2.
  • Wire: Section E3
  • Ring Stand: Section A4
  • Battery: Electronics Shop.

Note: Blue wire is taped to pencil (with masking tape) for stability.
Clip-clip leads connect battery to wire.

 

 

 

 

 

Posted in Electricity and Magnetism, Magnetic Fields and ForcesTagged lorentz, magnetism

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