5K10.25 Neon Lamp Lit with Coil/Magnet

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the effects of an induced current in a wire.

DESCRIPTION: A small neon lamp can be momentarily lit by applying a hand magnet to a coil of wire with many thousands of turns of fine wire, connected to the lamp. An even brighter flash occurs when the magnet is withdrawn.

SETUP TIME: Minimal

COMPONENT LIST:

    


  1.  Neon lamp					Lamp Area


  2.  Coil of Wire					EM Shelves


  3.  Magnet					Magnet Area, EM Shelves

SUGGESTIONS: See Vincent's 2122 Demonstration Booklet for further instructions.

REFERENCES: 2122 4.73; PIRA 5K10.25

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