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An Electromagnetic Induction Flashlight Experiment

Authors :
Alden, Emily
Kennedy, Mark
Lorenzon, Wolfgang
Source :
Physics Teacher. Nov 2007 45(8):492-495.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

In the last several years, the electronics industry has released hand generator-powered flashlights, which are advertised as the end of battery-powered flashlights. This has become possible because of recent advances in capacitor, magnet, and LED technology. Nevertheless, the physics behind these flashlights is fairly simple.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031-921X
Volume :
45
Issue :
8
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Physics Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ892044
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2798361