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| 1 | Magnetic Fields Descriptions and equations for magnetic field strength near a current-carrying wire, loop, and solenoid. |
| 2 | Magnetic Force Magnetic force on a current-carrying wire and the Lorentz force on a moving charged particle. |
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| 1 | Down
the Tubes - Sketches - Presentation (zipped
interactive QuickTime) The classic "drop a magnet down a conducting tube" demonstration. Use this sheet and the accompanying preso to lead the class through a discussion on how it works. |
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| Genecon-Capacitor
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