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    This document provides instructions for conducting the Waltenhofen Pendulum experiment to demonstrate electromagnetic induction. [1] The experiment uses an electromagnet and various pendulum bodies to observe how eddy currents induced in conductive materials can dampen oscillations according to Lenz's Law. [2] Students will compare the braking time of different pendulum bodies and observe how braking duration changes with electrical current strength. [3] The results show that braking action increases with magnetic field strength and is reduced by slitting or insulating pendulum bodies to decrease eddy currents.

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    This document provides instructions for conducting the Waltenhofen Pendulum experiment to demonstrate electromagnetic induction. [1] The experiment uses an electromagnet and various pendulum bodies to observe how eddy currents induced in conductive materials can dampen oscillations according to Lenz's Law. [2] Students will compare the braking time of different pendulum bodies and observe how braking duration changes with electrical current strength. [3] The results show that braking action increases with magnetic field strength and is reduced by slitting or insulating pendulum bodies to decrease eddy currents.

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    This document provides instructions for conducting the Waltenhofen Pendulum experiment to demonstrate electromagnetic induction. [1] The experiment uses an electromagnet and various pendulum bodies to observe how eddy currents induced in conductive materials can dampen oscillations according to Lenz's Law. [2] Students will compare the braking time of different pendulum bodies and observe how braking duration changes with electrical current strength. [3] The results show that braking action increases with magnetic field strength and is reduced by slitting or insulating pendulum bodies to decrease eddy currents.

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    Waltenhofen Pendulum

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    This document provides instructions for conducting the Waltenhofen Pendulum experiment to demonstrate electromagnetic induction. [1] The experiment uses an electromagnet and various pendulum bodies to observe how eddy currents induced in conductive materials can dampen oscillations according to Lenz's Law. [2] Students will compare the braking time of different pendulum bodies and observe how braking duration changes with electrical current strength. [3] The results show that braking action increases with magnetic field strength and is reduced by slitting or insulating pendulum bodies to decrease eddy currents.

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    Waltenhofen Pendulum (Item No.: P1298500)


    Curricular Relevance

    Subtopic: Experiment:
    Area of Expertise: Education Level: Topic:
    Electromagnetic Waltenhofen
    Physics Age 16-19 Electricity
    induction Pendulum

    Difficulty Preparation Time Execution Time Recommended Group Size

    Intermediate 10 Minutes 20 Minutes 2 Students

    Additional Requirements: Experiment Variations:

    Keywords:

    Pendulum, eddy currents, Lenz' law

    Task and equipment

    Introduction
    When a massive body made of conductive material moves through a magnetic field, eddy currents are induced.

    Notes

    Required voltage: approx. 7 V DC (equivalent approx. 1,5 A) for the first two experiments and 0…14 V DC for the third
    experiment. Consider that currents of must only flow for a limited time, because the acceptable continuous load for
    currents is exceeded.

    Task
    Observe the pendulum oscillation of different objects through a magnetic field.

    1. Brake the oscillation by switching on the current.

    2. Compare the braking time for different pendulum bodies.

    3. Compare the braking duration of one pendulum body for different currents.

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    Equipment

    Position No. Material Order No. Quantity


    1 Coil, 600 turns 06514-01 2
    2 Iron core, U-shaped, laminated electric steel 06501-00 1
    3 Pole pieces for U-cores 06493-00 1
    4 On/off switch 06034-01 1
    5 Pendulum plates, set of 5 06456-00 1
    6 Pendulum rod 06457-00 1
    7 Bolt with pin 02052-00 1
    8 Stop clock, demo.; diam. 13 cm 03075-00 1
    9 Tripod base PHYWE 02002-55 1
    10 Support rod, stainless steel, 500 mm 02032-00 1
    11 Right angle clamp expert 02054-00 1
    12 PHYWE power supply, universal DC: 0...18 V, 0...5 A / AC: 2/4/6/8/10/12/15 V, 5 A 13504-93 1
    13 Connecting cord, 32 A, 500 mm, red 07361-01 3
    14 Connecting cord, 32 A, 750 mm, red 07362-01 1
    15 Connecting cord, 32 A, 750 mm, blue 07362-04 1
    16 Multimeter ADM1, demo., analog 13810-01 1

    Setup and Procedure

    Setup
    Set-up the experiment as shown in Fig. 1.

    The coils of the electromagnet must be connected in series, the end planes facing each other.

    Mount the pendulum rod onto the rod with pin so that no clamping friction will occur.

    Fig. 1

    Robert-Bosch-Breite 10 Tel: +49 551 604 - 0 [email protected]


    D - 37079 Göttingen Fax: +49 551 604 - 107 www.phywe.com
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    Procedure
    1. Switch off the current and set the pendulum with the rectangular disc without slit to swing. After switching on the current,
    the pendulum will come to rest quickly.

    2. Compare the durations for different pendulum bodies for the braking process from start of the oscillation until complete
    stop. Therefore, the pendulum bodies have to be released from the same height, when the current has been switched on.

    3. Compare for one pendulum body, e.g. the rectangular disc with slit, the braking time for different currents.

    Results and evaluation


    According to Lenz's law, the body is then subjected to a force which is opposed to the cause of the eddy currents, i.e. the motion
    of the pendulum. The braking action increases with the strength of the magnetic field.

    If slits are cut into the body (or if insulating layers are added), this reduces the generation of the eddy currents.

    Technical applications of the damping effect of induction currents are for example the reduction of oscillations in measuring
    systems (moving coil measuring instrument, reflecting galvanometer, scale) or the eddy current brake.

    Robert-Bosch-Breite 10 Tel: +49 551 604 - 0 [email protected]


    D - 37079 Göttingen Fax: +49 551 604 - 107 www.phywe.com

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