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® ii The EM-8644B Magnetic Demonstration System consists of the EM-8618 Variable Gap Magnet and the EM-8642A Magnetic Force Accessory. You can use the components of the system to demonstrate magnetic induction, the magnetic force on a current-carrying wire, diamagnetism, and paramagnetism.
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® iii T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Included Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 EM-8642A Magnetic Force Accessory and Recommended Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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M ag n e t i c D e m o n s t r a t i o n S y s t e m E M - 8 6 4 4 B Va r i a bl e G a p M a g n e t EM - 86 1 8 M a g n e t i c F o rc e A c c e s s o r y E M - 8 6 4 2 A ® 1 CAUTION: STRONG MAGNETIC FIELD. Do not put the magnets close (within a few centimeters) to any-thing that would be harmed by...
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® M a g n e t i c D e m o n s t r a t i o n S y s t e m I n t r o d u c t i o n 2 The EM-8618 Variable Gap Magnet is designed to be used with parts from the PASCO EM-8642A Magnetic Force Accessory. EM-8642A Magnetic Force Accessory* *See the PASCO catalog or Web site at www.pasco.com for more inform...
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® E M - 8 6 4 4 B 0 1 2 - 1 2 7 2 2 A A b o u t t h e E q u i p m e n t 3 A b o u t t h e E q u i p m e n t Variable Gap Magnet The Variable Gap Magnet consists of two one inch (2.54 centimeter) diameter neodymium magnets on an iron base with adjustable magnet holders. Two flat iron pole pieces are ...
Page 8 - EM-8642A Magnetic Force Accessory; Mounting rod for supporting the blades or the swing assembly; Eddy Current Theory; Magnet Positioning
® M a g n e t i c D e m o n s t r a t i o n S y s t e m A b o u t t h e E q u i p m e n t 4 EM-8642A Magnetic Force Accessory The Magnetic Force Accessory consists of the following components: • Aluminum eddy current blades (solid, with slots, and with slits) for demonstrating magnetic induction and...
Page 9 - D e m o n s t r a t i o n 1 : M a g n e t i c I n d u c t i o n; D em o n st r a t i o n 1 : M ag n e t i c I n d u c t i o n; Setup; Equipment Needed
® E M - 8 6 4 4 B 0 1 2 - 1 2 7 2 2 A D e m o n s t r a t i o n 1 : M a g n e t i c I n d u c t i o n 5 D em o n st r a t i o n 1 : M ag n e t i c I n d u c t i o n Use the eddy current blades and the Variable Gap Magnet to demonstrate magnetic induction. Setup 1. Slide the mounting rod onto a suppo...
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® M a g n e t i c D e m o n s t r a t i o n S y s t e m D e m o n s t r a t i o n 2 : M a g n e t i c F o r c e o n a C u r - 6 D em o n st r a t i o n 2: M ag n e t ic F o rc e o n a C u r r e n t - C a r r y i n g W i r e S w i n g *The PASCO Hand-held Mini Generator (SE-8645) can be used as the p...
Page 11 - D e m o n s t r a t i o n 3 : D i a m a g n e t i s m a n d; D em o n st r a t i o n 3 : D i am ag n e t i sm a n d Pa r am ag n e t i sm; Introduction; Tape
® E M - 8 6 4 4 B 0 1 2 - 1 2 7 2 2 A D e m o n s t r a t i o n 3 : D i a m a g n e t i s m a n d 7 D em o n st r a t i o n 3 : D i am ag n e t i sm a n d Pa r am ag n e t i sm Introduction Compared to ferromagnetism, diamagnetism and paramagnetism are weak effects. However, when a diamagnetic mater...
Page 12 - Te ch n i c al S u p p o r t; For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at:; Address: PASCO scientific
® M a g n e t i c D e m o n s t r a t i o n S y s t e m T e c h n i c a l S u p p o r t 8 is in the equilibrium position, rotate the magnet about the axis formed by the thread. The aluminum tube will rotate with the magnet, always staying parallel to the magnetic field lines. Te ch n i c al S u p p ...