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5h40.10  Parallel current wires

PURPOSE: To show that the current in a wire will create a magnetic field.

DESCRIPTION: A pair of high current wires is supplied with a very high current from a battery charger to cause the wires to either attract or repel.  USE CAUTION.    The current is more than enough to easily kill a person.

EQUIPMENT: Current wires are stored in the electricity and magnetism cabinets.   The high current battery charger is stored in room 055.

SETUP NOTES: Provide leather gloves.  Do not overheat the wires
 

Updated by Jun Qi in 3/13/2000