Transformer Coils Set

Product Code: EM-8615

Description

These high-quality coils and laminated iron core provide an effective introduction to electromagnetic induction in transformers. Purchase them individually or as a complete set. Each coil is labeled with the number of turns, the direction of the winding, and the maximum current. Use them to investigate:

Electromagnetism: Show how the magnetic field can be increased by increasing the current, by adding an iron core, or by using a coil with more turns.

Induction: Pass a magnet through a coil and detect the resulting electromotive force (EMF) with a galvanometer. Show how the EMF depends on the number of turns in the coil and on the relative velocity of the magnet and coil.

Transformers: Mount coils onto the U-shaped iron core to demonstrate mutual inductance and transformer theory. Then connect a load to investigate power transfer. Investigate basic transformer theory with an AC power supply and a voltmeter. Advanced principles require a high power output function generator and an oscilloscope. For more in-depth experiments, use a computer with PASCO’s 850 Universal Interface or 550 Universal Interface.


Perform These Experiments

  • Explore the effect of the core on transformer coils
  • Current gain as a function of the number of turns in the primary and secondary coils
  • Voltage gain as a function of the number of turns in the primary and secondary coils
  • Power output compared to power input
  • Voltage gain as a function of frequency
  • Magnetic hysteresis of the core
  • Induce a voltage by passing a magnet through one coil

What’s Included

    • 1x Transformer Coil (200 turn) (EM-8609)
    • 2x Transformer Coil (400 turn) (EM-8610)
    • 1x Transformer Coil (800 turn) (EM-8611)
    • 1x Transformer Coil (1600 turn) (EM-8612)
    • 1x Transformer Coil (3200 turn) (EM-8613)
    • 1x Transformer Core (EM-8614)
    • 1x Storage box

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