Product Code:
EM0040
Description:
Air Core Solenoid
Specification:
Air Core Solenoid -Our Air Core Solenoid provides a useful magnetic field for many
experiments in magnetism and electricity. It is often used in PSSC
Physics for investigations using the Mass of Electron Apparatus and
experiments using the Current Balance. Our Air Core Solenoid is
constructed using 4 layers, approximately 710 turns, of #23 gauge (0.67
mm) polyurethane enameled copper wire. This coil is designed to carry
7-10 amperes intermittently and will sustain a current of 5 amps. To
use: connect a power supply that does not put out more than 5 amps to
the solenoid, with the positive lead at one terminal and the negative
lead at the other terminal. The coil will generate a magnetic field when
current passes through it. By using a compass, iron rod, or iron
filings, students can study the nature of the electric field generated
by this simple electromagnet.
