Biot-Savart’s Law Experiment

OBJECTIVES

• Measuring the magnetic field of a straight conductor and of circular conductor loops as a function of the current.
• Measuring the magnetic field of a straight conductor as a function of the distance from the axis of the conductor.
• Measuring the magnetic field of circular conductor loops as a function of the loop radius and the distance from the loop.

PRINCIPLE
Electric currents generate magnetic fields. Biot–Savart law is an equation describing the magnetic field generated by a constant electric current. It relates the magnetic field to the magnitude, direction, length, and proximity of the electric current. In this experiment, we study the magnetic field characteristics in the straight conductors and different types of circular coils.

KEY FEATURES

• Multiple coil variants: The equipment comprises a variety of coils to carry out experiments. One can study Biot Savant law for a straight conductor, coils of variable length, density, and a number of turns. All coils are mounted on a common horizontal bench and upright system.
• 2-axis Teslameter: The equipment is provided with a teslameter with probes to measure both axial and tangential directions. A square shaft mount is provided for the accurate mounting of the probes.

WHAT YOU NEED

• OB2 Optical Bench Set 0.4m 1
• HA015 Solenoid with Variable Turns 1
• HA016 Solenoid with Variable Lengths 1
• HA017 Solenoid with Different Winding Density (Set) 1
• HA018 Straight Conductor Holder 1
• PH93240 Teslameter, With Axial and Tangential Hall Probe 1
• PH61035D/5 Power Supply 1

Complete Equipment Set with Instruction Manual from catalogue.