9. Demo : Electromagnetic Oscillations Connect to alternating current (AC) Oscillating Magnetic Field Electro- Magnet Put alternating current into an electromagnet and you create an oscillating magnetic field. This oscillating magnetic field induces electrical currents by inducing electrical field oscillations. This is, effectively, a very low frequency electromagnetic antenna. Coil with bulb
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14. Demo : Lenz’s Law Jun 7, 2009 Physics 1 (Garcia) SJSU Connect to alternating current (AC) Oscillating Magnetic Field Electro- Magnet Metal ring is levitated by self-induced secondary magnetic field Induced current produces a secondary magnetic field that is always opposed to the primary magnetic field that induced it, an effect called Lenz’s law .
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16. C heck Yourself Jun 7, 2009 Physics 1 (Garcia) SJSU Connect to alternating current (AC) Oscillating Magnetic Field Electro- Magnet Hold the ring down on the shaft and it starts to get hot. Why? What if we cool the ring in liquid nitrogen and repeat the demo?
17. Demo : Magnetic Brakes Jun 7, 2009 Physics 1 (Garcia) SJSU Strong magnet dropped into a copper pipe falls slowly due to secondary magnetic field induced by its motion. Great America’s Drop Zone has a 22 story freefall, lasting four seconds, decelerated by magnetic braking.