Faraday’s Law: Moving Magnet
Recommended for grades 11–16.
Introduction
You have learned that magnetic flux is the dot product of the magnetic field vector, B, and the area vector, A, for a closed loop, 
. In this experiment, you will investigate how changes in the flux from a changing magnetic field affect the behavior of the mobile charge carriers in a conducting loop.
Objectives
In this experiment, you will
- Fashion a simple coil to collect data.
- Collect potential vs. time data for a magnet moving through a coil.
- Account for features of the observed graph of potential vs. time.
- Relate the induced emf to changes in the magnetic flux passing through a coil.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment requires each of the following Vernier sensors and equipment (unless otherwise noted):
Additional Requirements
You may also need an interface and software for data collection. What do I need for data collection?
Download Experiment Preview
The student-version preview includes:
- Step-by-step instructions for computer-based data collection
- List of materials and equipment
Note: The experiment preview of the computer edition does not include essential teacher information, safety tips, or sample data. Instructions for Logger Pro and other software (such as LabQuest App or TI handheld software, where available) are on the CD that accompanies the book. We strongly recommend that you purchase the book before performing experiments.
Standards Correlations
No standards correlations for this experiment.
Experiment 11 from Advanced Physics with Vernier - Beyond Mechanics Lab Book
Included in the Lab Book
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