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Determining the magnetic field strength in a slinky / solinoid relative to its turns and the permeability of free space.

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OVERVIEW

This experiment aims to determine the magnetic field strength in a slinky relative to turns and the permeability of free space. The magnetic field strength generated by a current-carrying wire is directly proportional to the number of turns around a given area. This experiment involves measuring the magnetic field strength (B) at different locations along a slinky with varying numbers of turns (N). By using the formula B = µ₀*(N/L) *(I) , we can determine the value of the permeability of free space (µ₀). By rearranging the equation, we can solve for the permeability for free space as µ₀ = (B * L) / (N * I) .

OBJECTIVES

  1. To apply the Biot-Savart law and demonstrate the relationship between the magnetic field strength and the number of turns in a current-carrying slinky.
  2. To determine the permeability of free space using the data and the magnetic field measurements obtained from the slinky.

How to use

Fill in the code portions with your data, e.g. L= length, becomes L= 2. Run each cell in order to ensure the correct values are saved in memory.