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Physics II (PHY 1203)

Laboratory experiment 2
Magnetic Field















Student Name

Student ID

Teacher Name

Date & day of
experiment


Date & day of
submission

Maitha aldhaheri


H00268869


Mohammad
muflhi

16/4/2014, wed.

30/4/ 2014, wed.
Higher Colleges Of Technology
Al Ain womens College
Electrical Engineer
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Purpose:

The purpose of this experiment is to investigate and analyze the magnetic field.

Theory:

Every magnet is surrounded by a space in which its magnetic effects are present. Such regions
are called magnetic fields. Just as electric field lines were useful in describing electric fields,
magnetic field lines, called magnetic flux lines, are useful for visualizing magnetic fields.

Abstract:

In this experiment we saw how magnetic bar field act when theres a compass and the
relationship between compass and field vector. And using a compass can determine the location
of S and N of magnetic bar
For the second part (magnetic field loop) : we determine the direction of current using right hand
thumb rule plus we determine the magnetic field strength.





















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Procedure 1 & Data (Magnetic Bar Field Model):

1. Run the simulation file (ejs_em_MagneticBarField).

2. Move the compass around in the magnetic field of the magnet and move the magnet
around.

What is the relation between the compass and the field vector (small arrows)?

The field vector arrows are moving the same direction of compass they have a direct
relation.
3. Click on the Radomize position check box.

4. Click the Hide Field button.

5. Test to see how well you can use the compass to determine the location of the magnet:

Use the compass to show the direction of the magnetic field and then move the marker
(same size as the magnet) to where you think the magnet is located. Click on Show Field to
see if you were correct. If you were, describe your strategy. If you weren't, explain what
went wrong and try again.

My strategy was using the compass to determine the location of N and S so when its
blue(compass arrow) thats means it directed toward N of the magnet and vice versa.



















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Procedure 2 & Data (Magnetic Field from Loops):

1. Run the simulation file (ejs_ntnu_em_MagneticFieldFromLoops).

2. Watch the simulation as the field changes from the field around a long straight current-
carrying wire to the field near a coil.

3. There is an arrow on each end of the wire (red and blue). Which one shows the direction of
the current in the wire? Explain.
Red arrow because its goes with current direction when we used right hand thumb rule and
the direction of magnetics field goes to right.
4. The simulation also shows the magnetic flux.

What do the colors represent?

Represents : the magnetic field direction and its strength (strong or week )
Do the blue arrows represent a stronger or a weaker magnetic field strength?

A blue arrow shows weaker magnetic field strength
























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Evaluation and Review Questions:

1. Define the following:

a) Law of Magnetic Force:

may be generated by electric charges in motion, and an electric force may
be generated by a magnetic field in motion.

b) Magnetic Induction:

This theory of magnetism is highly plausible because it offers an
explanation for many of the observed magnetic effects of matter.
c) Retentivity:

The ability to retain magnetism is referred to as retentivity
d) Magnetic Saturation:

Another property of magnetic materials that is explained easily by the
domain theory

2. State the Right-Hand Rule:

Extend the right hand with the fingers pointing in the direction of the B
field and the thumb pointing in the direction of the velocity v of the
moving charge. The open palm will be facing in the direction of the
magnetic force F on a positive charge.

3.State the Right-Hand-Thumb Rule:

A convenient method devised by Ampre to determine the direction of the
field surrounding a straight wire.




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3. What is the magnetic induction in air at a point 2 cm from a long wire carrying a current of
15 mA?



4. A circular coil has having 60 turns has a radius of 75 mm. What current must exist in the
coil to produce a flux density of 300 T at the centre of the coil?



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References: Tippens, Paul. PHYSICS. Seventh Edition. McGraw-Hill. 2007.
ejs_em_MagneticBarField
ejs_ntnu_em_MagneticFieldFromLoop