9.3 MOTORS & GENERATORS – Practical Work

 

1. Current Balance – Active Physics p163
1. Study the motor effect
2. Note the relationship between F, l, I and d in the arrangement

 

2. Oersted’s Experiment – Active Physics p161
1. Map the magnet field lines around current carrying wires.
2. Use both iron filings and a compass

 

 

3. Current Generation – Active Physics p164 (4, 5, 6)
1. Relative motion of solenoid and magnetic field

 

 

4. DC and AC Generation
1. Construct an electric cell to produce DC
2. Measure and record the voltage produced
3. Observe the production of AC using a dynamo

 

 

5. Transformer – Active Physics p163 (1, 2, 3)
1. Study Faraday’s induction pracs
2. Transform voltages up and down

 

 

6. Electric Motor – Active Physics p164
1. Design a working electric motor