- To show that current is induced in a secondary coil by rising and collapsing magnetic field in the primary, adjacent coil.
The secondary coil is connected to a
galvanometer. The primary coil is placed together with the secondary coil,
and connected to a 6 volt battery and a switch. When the contact is made
with the tap switch, the magnetic field rises in the primary, and cuts
the secondary windings to produce a deflection on the galvanometer in
one direction.
Releasing the tap switch causes collapse of magnetic field
in primary, also cutting the secondary coil. This results in opposite
deflection on the galvanometer. Iron core is used between the coils to
increase induction. Aluminum and Brass cores are used to illustrate their
non-magnetic properties.