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5h40.10: FORCE BETWEEN CURRENT-CARRYING WIRES

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the force between two adjacent parallel current-carrying wires.

DESCRIPTION: A six-foot tall support holds two wires which can be connected for parallel or anti-parallel currents. The motion is clear: attractive for parallel wires and repulsive for anti-parallel wires.

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EQUIPMENT: Parallel wire apparatus with high-current power supply.

SETUP TIME: None.


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