demonstrations:5_electricity_and_magnetism:5h_magnetic_fields_and_forces:repulsion:start
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Wire Attraction/repulsion
Description
Demonstrates how wires with DC current flowing through them attract and repel each other depending on direction of current flow.
===== Purpose ===== To demonstrate how wires with current flowing in the same direction attract, while wires with current flowing in opposite directions repel. ===== Apparatus ===== Attraction/Repulsion setup Large power supply pictured below (located at the end of the workbench) ===== Setup ===== Plug in the power supply and connect the wires to the setup. Set powerstat to 60 and flip on. Do not leave the power supply on for more than 3 seconds to prevent overheating!
Notes
Demo room information
| Location | —- |
| Maker | Unknown |
| Current State | Working |
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