5B20.XX Flux Model
Concepts
Electric/magnetic flux through a closed loop as a function of angle
Overview
The model shows how the flux ('number' of field lines) through a closed loop changes as the angle between the field lines and the loop changes. The relation between flux and angle may be quantitatively determined if desired.
Details
Equipment
- [1] Flux model made from a 10 x 10 grid of nails
- [1] Square wire loop
Script
- Place the loop on the nail grid at a variety of angles to show that the number of field lines (nails) through the loop changes with angle.
- If it's a small class, pass around the demo.
Additional Resources
References
- PIRA 5B20.XX
Disclaimer
- Don't attempt this at home!
Last revised
- 2023
Technicals
- Original construction: the 'field lines' were made from 3.5" bright finishing nails hammered into a predrilled 10 x 10 grid with a .2125" spacing. The base of the nail 'field line' model is a block of 3.5" x 3.5" x 0.75" wood. The square wire loop was made from 16 gauge copper wire wound in a single turn around the nail grid to form an approximately 2.5" x 2.5" square loop. The loop was soldered closed for robustness.
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