Inquiry Physics Core Labs

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Concepts:
Magnetic fields can be used to generate electric current.

Summary:
Students examine how a magnet can be pushed into a coil of wire to create electrical current. They explore possible controlling factors of insertion rate and depth, polarity, field strength, and relative motion of coil and magnet.

Lab Source:
Inquiry Physics Investigation 17 Lab

Objectives Links:
III. M: Electromagnetism
III. N: Magnetic fields
Process Skills Checklist

Equipment:

• wire coil
• compass
• 2 bar magnets
• galvanometer

Safety Concerns:
None

Revision Date:
Fall 1999