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Lab #37.4 Magnetism: Generator Activator

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Arbor Scientific

Purpose
In this activity, students will investigate electromagnetic induction, the principle behind electric generators.
Discussion
In 1820, Hans Christian Ørsted found that electricity could create magnetism. Scientists were convinced that if electricity could create magnetism, magnetism could create electricity. Still, 11 years would pass before the induction of electricity from magnetism would be discovered and understood. The best [...]

This post was posted in Supplementary Conceptual Physics Labs and was tagged with magnetism, generator, electric motors
Genecon and Lost Energy

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Gene Easter

Talk about hands on! Students love interacting with Genecons. There's such a direct connection between cranking the handle and producing electricity. In my energy conservation unit, for example, students can experience energy as electrical current plus heat, sound and electromagnet static.

This post was posted in Labs, Electricity & Magnetism and was tagged with genecon, energy transfer, lost energy, leads, generator

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