Name: Inductive Ring Launcher

Category: Electricity and Magnetism

Subcategory: Electromagnetic Induction

Classes: PHYS 102/106, PHYS 309

Comments: Solenoid induces a current in a ring which creates an upward force causing ring to fly into air. When the ring is cooled to 77K its resistance decreases allowing more current to flow and it jumps higher.

Equipment:

Ring launcher

Location:

H104 E (top)

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