Physics
The magnetic effect of a current-carrying conductor
Studying the effect of current intensity on magnetic field produced.
Mission
Studying the effect of current intensity on magnetic field produced.
Curriculum Alignment
| Standard | Syllabus code | Topic | Coverage | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGSS | HS-PS2-5 | HS-PS2-5 (electric current can produce a magnetic field) | Full | 9–12 | |
| British / IGCSE | 0625 §4.5.3 | CAIE IGCSE Physics 0625 — 4.5.3 Magnetic effect of a current | Full | 9–10 | |
| IB | DP D | DP Physics — Theme D Fields (magnetic fields due to currents) | Full | 11–12 | |
| CBSE | Class 10 Ch 13 | CBSE/NCERT Class 10 Science — Ch 13 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current | Full | 10–10 | |
| AERO / AP | AP Physics 2 Unit 12 | AP Physics 2 — Unit 12 Magnetism and Current-Carrying Wires | Full | 11–12 |
Variables
What you change
- Current
What you measure
- Magnetic field strength
What you keep constant
- Wire length
- Wire cross section
- Battery voltage value
- Temperature of wire
What You'll Need
- Breadboard 400 Tie Point
- Arduino Uno
- I2C LCD
- Current Sensor ACS712
- 6V Battery Pack, 4x AA
Estimated Time
Virtual mode 8 minTest mode 11 minExercise mode 10 min
Mind-Blowing Fact
Every day is a sun-day
Every day, for more than 40 years, the Japanese astronomer, Hisako Koyama, drew sunspots. Her passion and work aided researchers in studying solar cycles and the sun's magnetic fields.
How You Can Run It
Virtual modeTest modeExercise modeView-only modeAccessibility modeTobii eye trackingVoice commandsArduino integrationAmericanBritishIB