E&M > Magnetic Fields and Forces > Force on Current-Carrying Wires DCS# 5H40.35

JUMPING WIRE


APPARATUS
30 A DC power supply 202-08-E
magnet 202-20-C
key switch 101-09-D4
jumping wire 202-20-C


DESCRIPTION
Close switch to make wire shoot out from jaws of magnet.

 
NOTES
 
Set power supply to about 6 V.  Don't keep switch closed for more than a few seconds.