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Magnetic Induction
Flash Animation

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Description

This Flash demonstration shows how magnetism caused by electron flow either starting or stopping can trigger electron flow in a more distant coil. When the initial electron flow is stopped, a secondary jolt in the opposite direction is generated in the second coil.

Screen Capture

Image shows two coils around opposite sides of a metal ring. The first coil is electrified and sends a magnetic pulse to the second coil.

Related MTOs

See the Energy Physics MTO page for additional modules on electricity.

Course Information

Original Course: INART 55 - History of Electroacoustical Music

Year: 2006

Original Instructor: Mark Ballora, School of Music

Other Uses: This module could also be used in other physics and engineering courses.

License and Download

This MTO item can be used royalty-free under the following conditions. See the MTO Item Open Source License for complete terms.

Download Link

The .swf Flash animation file and help documents are compressed in a .zip file. Once you download the file, double-click on the .zip file to extract the Files. Open the ReadMe.html file for instructions on posting the Flash file on a Web site or in a course management system.

Download Animation (magnetic.zip - 188 KB)

 

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Last Update: January 19, 2007