Purpose:Illustrate phase difference between current in the solenoid and the induced voltage. Parts: Coil set up w Iron bar Function Generator 10 ohms resistor Demo Oscilloscope Cable Setup: Channel 1 shows the current through the primary coil(voltage across the 10 ohms resistor) and channel… Continue reading »
Parts Found in small room inside demo room near TPL 205… Continue reading »
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Purpose To illustrate how “levitation” may be achieved through magnetic fields Parts The device and accessories are found on shelf M3 Setup Plug in and turn on the “Levitron” base. Spin top on top of base; it should levitate. Continue reading »
Purpose To illustrate Faraday’s law; current induced by putting magnet through coil lights up bulb Parts All found on shelf M2 Faraday’s bulb contraption Magnet Set up Pull magnet through loop and watch bulb light up… Continue reading »
Purpose To illustrates how magnets can be configured in a way so as to levitate Parts The various props, as seen below, are all found on shelf M2 Set up No set up required. Continue reading »
Parts All parts found on shelf M2 Wire coil Support/wire contact Batteries… Continue reading »
Purpose To illustrate various concepts of electrostatics Parts The generator is found to the east of shelf M Set up Plug in and turn on generator. Perform electrostatics demonstrations as desired. Continue reading »
Parts Electroscope, capable of detecting electrostatic charge when charged object is touched to the black protruding knob. May be placed on projector, allowing many people to view comfortably at once. Found on shelf M1… Continue reading »
Purpose To illustrate principles of electrostatics Parts The toy is found in its entirety on shelf M1 Set up Batteries required. As per manufacturer’s instructions, turn on the “stick”, allow to accumulate some charge, touch one of the shapes; this will allow you to keep the… Continue reading »
Purpose To illustrate the principle of induction. Parts The meter/coil contraption is found fully-assembled on shelf M1 If a magnet is needed, some are found on shelf M1 Set up Pull magnet through the various wire loops and note the reading on the meter. Continue reading »
Purpose To illustrate wavelike properties of electrons Parts The tube is found fully-assembled under shelf M1 Set up Plug in and use knobs to control as desired. Continue reading »
Parts Wig, for use with Van de Graaf, found under shelf M1… Continue reading »
Purpose To illustrate various E&M concepts such as potential difference Parts The assembled generator is found below shelf M1 Set up Plug in and turn on the generator. Continue reading »
Purpose To illustrate Faraday’s law through a hands-on project. Parts Several kits in zip bags are found in a box on shelf L1 Set up Follow the written instructions found in the box to build the speakers. Continue reading »
Purpose To illustrate Faraday’s law, as well as to show how mechanical energy can be converted to electrical energy Parts Dynamo bike, found in the southeast corner of the demonstrations room Set up No setup required. Simply sit on the bike and pedal, watching attached… Continue reading »