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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
Induction Motor
PIRA 5K20.50
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Image:
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Description:
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A hollow ball placed in just enough water to float it
will spin due to the eddy currents set up by the partially blocked core
of the jumping ring apparatus.
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Recipe and
Location:
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Copper Ball
Copper Disk
Jumping Ring Apparatus
Beaker
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Video:
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MPG Video:
Induction Motor
Real Video:
Induction Motor
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Notes:
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The copper plate should only cover half of the core.
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Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Waves
Thermodynamics
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