PIRA:
5K20.10B
Area:
5 Electricity and Magnetism
Topic:
5K Electromagnetic Induction
Concept:
Eddy Currents
A copper sheet and comb, ring and broken ring are swung through a large electromagnet. PVC analogs are provided to show that the materiel must conduct. A smaller version that allows both the slotted paddle and solid paddle to swing at the same time is available as: Eddy currents in pendulum (classroom).
Demo Contact
Scott Thomas
Demonstration Manager
828-262-2435
thomassa@appstate.edu