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Title Investigating Electromagnetism Applications
Description In this lab, students will determine how a pickup coil can be used to generate electricity, the characteristics of a strong electromagnet and define a generator and explore how it interacts with a magnetic field to create an electric current.
Subject Physics
Level High School
Type Lab
Duration 60 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords induction, magnets
Simulation(s) Faraday's Electromagnetic Lab


Author(s) Elyse Zimmer
School / Organization KIPP Houston Public Schools
Date submitted 7/21/14
Date updated 7/21/14