Electromagnetism Card (320-14)

Description

This practical resource introduces students to the principles and applications of electromagnetism through a range of practical activities.

The card is designed for use with the Electronics Study Trainer (320-00).

Practical activities based around this card are provided on the digital curriculum disk provided with the trainer.

The card may also be used with our optional cloud-based software. This contains theory presentations, investigations, and assessments, which link directly to the practical activities carried out using this resource.

 The Card Includes the Following:

• Reed switch and bar magnet
• Coil with removable iron and brass cores
• Hall effect sensor and amplifier
• Magnetic compass
• Transformer with center-tapped secondary winding
• DC motor and shaft speed sensor
• DC generator
• Variable supply for coil and motor
• Switched faults for fault-finding activities

 Practical tasks include the following:

• Reed switch operation
• Hall effect sensor investigation
• Field strength of an electromagnet
• Field shape and direction for an electromagnet
• Electromagnetic induction and solenoid operation
• Transformer voltages and turns ratio
• Transformer power and efficiency
• DC motor operation
• DC motor-generator investigation
• Fault-finding electromagnetic devices

 Items Included:

• Circuit Card
• Magnetic compass
• Bar magnet
• Iron and brass cores

 Other Items Required:

• Electronics Study Trainer (320-00)
• 2 Digital Multimeters
• Oscilloscope

 General Information:

• Card Dimensions: 160 x 100 x 30 mm (WхHхD)
• Packed Volume: 0.001 m3
• Packed Weight: 0.35 kg