Activity (Hands-On)Grades 10 - 12
Force on a Current Carrying Wire
Materials List
Each group needs:
- compass
- permanent magnet
- lab stand
- masking tape
- 6V lantern battery
- 1 ohm 20 watt resistor
- 3 wires with alligator clips
- aluminum foil
- Force on a Current-Carrying Wire Handout (PDF), one per student