Repulsion of Parallel Wires

PIRA 5H40.10

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Description:

Two wires (made from one wire folded in half) will be repelled due to the oppositely aligned magnetic fields generated by the current. 

Recipe and
Location:

Between Sections D and E
Section I
Section A

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Notes:

The following is the directions for programming the power supply for 40 Amps and operating the experiment:

1. Set the standby to on (light on).
2. Set the voltage/current selector to voltage (light on voltage side).
3. press <5.0 enter>.
4. Set the voltage/current selector to current (light on current side).
5. press <40 enter>.
6. Set standby to off, then quickly back on to see the wires jump.