Al Tobias (wat4y) - Office: Gibson S123 & Physics 218, (434) 924-0538
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video - Back EMF in an InductorPurpose:To show that a very large back EMF is produced in an inductor when the current changes rapidly.Procedure:   After the electromagnet has been energized, the knife switch can be opened and a large arc can be observed. Be very cautious of the high voltage and heat of the spark. Main spark is produced at break rather than make. Hints:The electromagnet coil pair has a measured inductance of roughly 3 Henries and wire resistance of 15.7 ohms.For more information on high voltage sparking when a current carrying inductor is suddenly cut off from its power source, see Giancoli, Physics for Scientists & Engineers, 4th Ed., Chapter 30, Problem 27. Equipment:
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