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Description
- 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
Specifications
| 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 |
| Product Type | Tangent Galvanometer |
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