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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!

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Demo room information

Location —-
Maker Unknown
Current State Working
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