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A safe and effective modification of Thomson’s jumping ring experiment

Authors :
Felix Waschke
Andreas Strunz
Jan-Peter Meyn
Source :
European Journal of Physics. 33:1625-1634
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
IOP Publishing, 2012.

Abstract

The electrical circuit of the jumping ring experiment based on discharging a capacitor is optimized. The setup is scoop proof at 46?V and yet the ring jumps more than 9?m high. The setup is suitable for both lectures and student laboratory work in higher education.

Details

ISSN :
13616404 and 01430807
Volume :
33
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
European Journal of Physics
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........98326714ee0d1396852acbbdf9b94338