| 5H10.21 Oersted's effect | |||
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| Use: | Explore the field around a long wire with a compass needle by using this device on overhead projector. Compass on right side points north-south. |
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| Setup: | Minimal. Adjust current until compass needle responds to magnetic field | ||
| Equations: | NA | ||
| Safety Issues: | Large current | ||
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