Electromagnet Demonstration Apparatus. Two coils, each 2 3/4" diameter, are affixed to a soft iron horseshoe. This electromagnet in turn is suspended from a hook which can be raised or lowered by a screw mechanism. An iron triangle with a wooden lift pan is mounted beneath the electromagnet for the purpose of demonstrating pulling power. Framework is of wood.
Date Made: ca 1850
See more items in: Work and Industry: Electricity
Exhibition: Lighting a Revolution
Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History
Credit Line: from Canisius College, Department of Physics thru Rev. J.J. Ruddick, S.J.
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: EM.323887Catalog Number: 323887Accession Number: 252896
Object Name: Electromagnet DemonstrationOther Terms: Electromagnet Demonstration; Electromagnetic Devices
Measurements: overall: 25 in x 13 in x 9 in; 63.5 cm x 33.02 cm x 22.86 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-78ea-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_703312
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