Magnetic Force

Class practical: a spectacular demonstration showing how magnetic fields interact to produce forces on wires.

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Demonstration: to demonstrate the motor effect in a wire carrying an electric current.

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Demonstration: the catapult field seen when two magnetic fields interact can reveal the presence of the Earth's magnetic field...

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Class practical: this effect is the basis of all electric motors.

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Demonstration: if students have built their own model electric motor, it is useful if they can see a commercial motor doing a...

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Class practical: students will be surprised how simple it is to make a loudspeaker, and are likely to remember their need for...

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Class practical: a moving coil meter makes use of the catapult field.

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Demonstration: the current balance is a useful meter. Sophisticated versions of it are used in very sensitive current...

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Class practical: a motor makes use of the catapult field.

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This demonstration shows that the forces of attraction between two magnetically interacting objects are equal and opposite...

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