AH Exp – Electrical Phenomena 02 – Force on a conductor in a magnetic field and length of wire in the field

Aim – To investigate the relationship between the force exerted on a conductor in a magnetic field, and the length of the wire in the magnetic field.

Instructions

▪ Note the reading on the balance. This is the mass of the magnets and yoke.
▪ Click and drag the rule to measure the length of the wire in the magnetic field.
▪ Click on the red buttoned switch to close the contacts of the switch.
▪ Note the reading on the balance and hence determine the force on the conductor due to the magnetic field.
▪ Alter the length of the wire in the magnetic field and repeat the experiment.
▪ Plot a graph to show the relationship between the force on the conductor and the length of the wire in the magnetic field.

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