Induced Currents & Forces: Electromagnetic Induction
Earth Inductor

PIRA Class: 5K10.60

Purpose
To observe the generation of a current in a large coil of wire as it is swung through the Earth's magnetic field.

Description
Swing a large coil of wire through the magnetic field of the earth and observe the generated current using a large classroom galvanometer.

Equipment
Earth Inductor Coil, Lecture room galvanometer