Physics Project Proposal

Title: Electromagnetic induction; investigating Faradays law and Lenzs

law.
Formula for Entire Experiment :

=N

That is e.m.f = -Number of turns of transformer (delta flux/delta time)

Aim: Saagar
Basic goal: Change the number of turns in the transformer (N)
Saagar
Include: method, what we will measure and control (i.e. independent,
dependant and controlled variables) and how we will then analyse the
results and compare them with the results predicted by the formula.
Include space for errors also.
Standard goal: Change the number of rare earth magnets
dropped through each time (i.e. change the magnetic flux density
B where =BA ) Then change the velocity and hence t by
changing the height the magnets are dropped from relative to the
position of the transformer. (relevant formulae include equations
of rectilinear motion) Could also get current and thus measure
Power (P=VI) Elliott
Include: method, what we will measure and control (i.e. independent,
dependant and controlled variables) and how we will then analyse the
results and compare them with the results predicted by the formula.
Include space for errors also.
Extended goal: Investigate Lenzs law. Stack multiple
transformers on top of each other, hook each up to a voltmeter
and computer. Analyse the change in voltage as the magnets fall
through. Use slow motion camera frame by frame to analyse
change in speed. Use this to work out the opposing force created
and thus experienced. Hong Hua
This method can be less realistic but still must be ultimately plausible.
Outline clearly how we could do the experiment.
Literature review: See lab manual for explanation of what to
write. Edward Hong

Equipment: Hong Hua

Proposed timeline: Elliott
Appendices: Key support documents Might be needed by Edward
Hong