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Faraday's Law

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Abstract
Faraday's Law of electromagnetic induction demonstrated with a coil and magnet.
Portable Yes
Principles Illustrated

Moving a magnet near a conductor or moving a conductor in a magnetic field induces a voltage in the conductor that causes a current to flow.

NCEA & Science Curriculum
PHYS 2.6, PHYS 3.6
Teacher Guide
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Video

mp4 (8 MB): FaradayLaw.mp4

Instructions

This demonstration is easy to set up and very valuable. You'll need a galvanometer, coil (which you can make by looping wire of almost any kind), leads with crocodile clips, and a reasonably strong magnet. More detailed instructions.

Credits

This teaching resource was developed by the Te Reo Māori Physics Project with support from

 

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