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Jumping Ring

PIRA DCS: 5K-20.30

Purpose: To demonstrate Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction: A changing magnetic flux produces and electromotive force (EMF):
Ɛ = - N ΔΦ_B/Δt
Description: Solid coil jumps when the switch is pressed.
Safety Issues: None
Component List (Boxed Set)

Availability:Available
Location:PR30

Pasco Ring Launcher
Solid Ring
Ring with slit
Light and Coil
"Booster Rod"

References: R.M. Sutton, Demonstration Experiments in Physics, E-236, p349.; Freier & Anderson, Demonstration Handbook for Physics, Em-12, page E-46.; Sokoloff, David R. & Thornton, Ronald K., Interactive Lecture Demonstrations, Wiley, (2004). Pages 297-303.

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