Force on a Conductor Apparatus
Product Code : JLI-PLE-10719
Quick Answer: The Force on a Conductor Apparatus uses a strong U-shaped magnet and a pair of brass rails with 4 mm socket terminals; a brass axle placed between the poles rolls along the rails when current flows.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Strong U-shaped magnet.
- Pair of brass rails with 4 mm socket terminals.
- Brass axle with plastic discs rolls freely and completes the circuit between the rails.
- When powered, the axle is pushed along the rails away from the centre of the field.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Magnet | U-shaped |
| Rails | Brass, with 4 mm socket terminals |
| Rolling conductor | Brass axle with plastic discs |
How It Is Used
With a power supply connected to the rails, current flows through the axle sitting in the magnetic field, and the force on it makes it roll. Reversing the supply connections shows that the direction of the force depends on the direction of the current.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when the Force on a Conductor Apparatus is connected to a power supply?
The axle placed between the magnet poles is repelled and rolls along the rails away from the centre of the magnetic field.
Related Physics Lab Equipment
See the full physics lab equipment range, or these related magnetic force apparatus:
- Fleming’s Left Hand Rule Apparatus
- Electromagnetic Power Supply
- Magnet, Electromagnet,110x9mm dia.with keeper
- Horseshoe Magnet
Institutions and distributors in Samoa, United Kingdom, Guinea, Belarus, New Zealand and Chile can request an export quotation for the Force on a Conductor Apparatus.
For a quotation on the Force on a Conductor Apparatus, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
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