Model GM1A Gaussmeter with Axial and Transverse Probes
Gaussmeter with Axial and Transverse Probes, Electromagnet
Clock, Shaver, Model 4060 ELF Meter
Gaussmeter with Axial and Transverse Probes, Electromagnet
Gaussmeter with Axial and Transverse Probes, Magnet

 

Code Number: 5H10.55

Demo Title: Gaussmeters

Condition: Excellent

Principle: Magnetic Field Measurements

Area of Study: Electricity & Magnetism

Equipment: 

Lakeshore Gauss Meter, Model GM1A Gaussmeter with Axial and Transverse Probes, Model 4060 ELF Meter (Extremely Low Frequency) (AC Magnetic Fields).

Procedure:

The Gaussmeters are used to measure magnetic fields and their strengths. The axial probe is used to measure inside coils as the Hall Effect chip used in the probes need to be perpendicular to the magnetic field for measurements to take place. The ELF meter is used generally for measuring the magnetic fields associated with AC power lines and electrical motors and other electrical devices.

Insert the Gaussmeter probe between the poles of an electromagnet.  Turn on the electromagnet and see just how powerful your electromagnet is.

References:

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  • Chih-Ta Chia and Ya-Fan Wang.  "The Magnetic Field Along the Axis of a Long Finite Solenoid",  TPT, Vol. 40, # 5, p. 288, May 2002.
  • Martin Connors,  "Measurement and Analysis of the Field of Disk Magnets",  TPT, Vol. 40, # 5, p. 308, May 2002.
  • J. L. Sandoval, A. Porta, and P. Segarra, "Measuring Magnetic Force and Magnetic Field of Small Permanent Magnets", TPT, Vol. 28, # 2, Feb. 1990, p. 124.
  • Paul A. Bender.  "Measuring Magnetic Fields With an IC Chip in the Introductory Lab",  AJP,  89, Vol. 54, # 1, January 1986.
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  • Curt Suplee, "Magnetism and our lives", Everyday Science Explained, National Geographic, p. 84.