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Eisco™ Tangent Galvanometer
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Catalog No. S12975
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Class Size:
1 Lab Group

Description

This Tangent Galvanometer measures an electric current by determining the magnitude and direction of the horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field. This includes a 45 mm compass. D cell battery not included.

  • Tangent Galvanometer measures an electric current by determining the magnitude and direction of the horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field.
  • This includes an aluminum 45 mm body compass.
  • Students can place the compass needle parallel to the coil, pass an unknown current through and measure the angle of deflection.
  • 8 x 5 in. heavy duty base.
  • Features copper magnet wire, adjustable potentiometer, compass and non-magnetic stand.
  • D cell battery operates this device.
  • Batteries not included.

Specifications

Product Type Tangent Galvanometer
Grade 9 to Undergraduate
Electrical Requirements D Cell Battery
Includes Copper magnet wire, adjustable potentiometer, compass and non-magnetic stand
Length (English) 8 in.
Length (Metric) 20.3 cm
Width (English) 5 in.
Width (Metric) 12.7 cm
Class Size 1 Lab Group
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