In this topic, we will start really digging into the mysteries of the universe, primarily including with a very bizarre phenomenon upon which nearly all of our technology relies heavily: electromagnetic induction.
We will run through the slides and then you should take a run at this handout:
After completion of the handout, please move onto test yourself questions in Tsokos and make sure you have completed the reading. The electromagnetic lab simulation is a fun way to increase your understanding, as well.Â
Today you will be given:
a solenoid
magnets
a Vernier ammeter
Using these objects, you will attempt to induce a current in the solenoid. You should document your progress with notes, including:
what you have done
what actions produce the largest induced emf, or current
a diagram
any other observations
To what extent does the ability to harness electromagnetic induction in technology, such as in generators or transformers, shape our trust in scientific theories and models?