Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor

Using a neodymium magnet, some paper clips and a battery, you can demonstrate the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire while recalling Fleming's left-hand rule. Using the same frame constructed in the previous video, you just need to add a wire with a few bends in between to create a U-shape in the middle as shown in the picture below. A small piece of insulating tape (you can use any adhesive tape) is added to one end of the wire to show the original dangling position of the U-shape before current flows through it. Be sure to leave some space at the end with the insulating tape for you to switch on and off the current by pushing that end in and out. [caption id="attachment_2244" align="aligncenter" width="800"] With the south pole facing up and the current flowing from right to left, the magnetic force acts towards you.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2243" align="aligncenter" width="800"] When the insulating tape touches the paper clip, current stops flowing and there is no magnetic force.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2245" align="aligncenter" width="800"] With the south pole facing up and the current flowing from right to left, the magnetic force acts away from you.[/caption]