Eb-9 Lenz’s Law with Aluminium Ring
Published: Wednesday 07 February 2007 - Updated: Tuesday 29 March 2011
Aim
To demonstrate the induced E.M.F when there is relative motion between a conductor and a magnetic field.
Apparatus
· Suspended Aluminium Ring
· Retort stand and Boss head
· Neodymium Boron Magnet
Diagrams
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Lenz's Law Aluminium Ring |
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Videos
Lenz's Law with Aluminium Ring (Side view) |
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Description
Lenz’s law states that a changing magnetic field threading a conductor induces an emf such that the direction of the current flow is to oppose the flux change. This demonstration illustrates Lenz’s law and by the motion of the ring, the direction of the current flow may be inferred. A strong magnet is slowly brought to pass through the central annulus of a suspended Aluminium ring. On approach the magnet is seen to be repelled illustrating that a like pole is induced in the suspended ring. Alternatively when the magnet is slowly removed the ring is seen to be attracted to the magnet illustrating that a current is flowing such that an opposite pole is being induced.