Force Between Parallel Wires

  • Principle Illustrated: Force between current carrying wires

    Powered with a vehicle battery, and switched with a telegraph key, the force of attraction and repulsion between current carrying wires is demonstrated.

    WARNING More than momentary current flow can cause melting of insulation, fire and destruction of the wires.

    This demo can be found in cabinet F on shelf 1 of the UCSD PUL Demo Room (WLH 2015).

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