Force Produced on a Current Carrying Conductor by a Magnetic Field

Type of activity: demo
Activity code:  M-004b


Description:

1. Connect as shown. 
2. Hang hoop between horseshoe magnet and allow it to swing freely. 
3. Momentarily connect the 12V battery to the leads/wire of the hoop and observe it to rotate in one direction.

Apparatus

Aluminum Wire Loop
Battery (6V lead acid)
Retort Stand
Clamp (Flask)
Magnet (Large)
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