Properties of Magnetism
Science: Physical Science: Electricity
6-8
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
3.6
Lessons
Data Collection
TNS
Properties of Magnetism
Activity Overview
In this lesson, students will create a solenoid-type electromagnet using two different methods of coiling the wire around the core.
Objectives
- Students will describe the magnetic field around an electromagnet.
- Students will relate the strength of a solenoid-type electromagnet to the number of turns of a wire on the electromagnet.
Vocabulary
- magnet
- magnetic field
- electromagnet
- solenoid
About the Lesson
In this lesson, students will create a solenoid-type electromagnet using two different methods of coiling the wire around the core. They will use a sensor to determine the relationship between the number of turns of wire and the magnetic field strength for each method.
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Science: Physical Science: Electricity
6-8
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
3.6
Lessons
Data Collection
TNS
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