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J6-31: FORCE ON SOLENOID CORE

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the force exerted on the core of an electromagnet.

DESCRIPTION: When the switch is on, the force between the coil and the iron core suspends the coil and base a few inches off the table.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 5H25.25)

EQUIPMENT: Coil and base with core, stands and clamps to support core, switch.

SETUP TIME: 10 min.


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