Jacob Cook
Certain materials can produce permanent magnetic fields because of how they are atomically structured. Voltages can create an electric potential, which can be used to induce current through a conducting material such as copper wire. Magnetism and electricity, two seemingly different concepts, are together governed by the same electromagnetic force. The interaction of the electromagnetic field permits current within wires to induce magnetic fields surrounding the current. In contrast, external magnetic fields can even cause current-carrying wires to experience force. This force can be utilized to create basic motors that can convert electric energy into kinetic energy. The series of experiments in this demonstration seek to convey the fundamentally invisible nature of the electromagnetic realm through a series of interactive exhibits that anyone can play with. Ultimately, these demonstrations will invoke enthusiasm within the viewing audience and will educate the public about the hidden world of physics.
Project Report
Project Summary