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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
Eddy Current Tube
PIRA 5K20.21
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Description:
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A neodimium magnet dropped down a copper tube will take
much longer to fall than if dropped in just air.
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Recipe and
Location:
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Copper Tube
Neodimium Magnet
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Video:
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MPG Video:
None
Real Video:
None
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Notes:
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Sometimes the magnet will get 'stuck' if it turns sideways.
Hold the pipe as vertical as possible to help avoid this.
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