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K1-06: CURRENT BALANCE

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the force between two adjacent parallel currents.

DESCRIPTION: The device uses two parallel currents, the lower one stationary and the upper one which can move to and away from the stationary wire. Current in the wires causes a force between the wires which can be determined by balancing the moving current loop with a movable counterweight. The measured magnitude of the force can be compared with the measured value.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 5H40.40)

EQUIPMENT: Current balance with power supply.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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