Eddy Currents: Electromagnetic Induction
 Eddy Currents in Pendulum (Lenz's Pendulum)
PIRA Class: 5K20.10

Purpose
To observe the opposing magnetic forces produced by the eddy currents set up within a metal plate that swings through a magnetic field.

Description
Swing solid metallic pendulum paddles between poles of a magnet. Slots in otherwise identical paddles prevent the circulation of the eddy currents.

Equipment

Support Equipment
Lenz's Law Pendulum