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Physics
Williams » Physics » Demonstrations » E&M » Induction

Induction

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 2 shows the induced voltage in the secondary coil.

Setup

 

 

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