PASCO SE-8603 User Manual

Instruction Sheet
for the PASCO
Model SE-8603

3-D MAGNETIC FIELD DEMONSTRATOR

012-03430B

2/2001

$1.00

3-D Magnetic Field Demonstrator

Introduction

The PASCO Model SE-8603 Three Dimensional
Magnetic Field Demonstrator lets your students
observe magnetic field lines in three dimensions. The
clear acrylic vessel contained iron fillings suspended
in paraffin. One or two cylindrical bar magnets (not
included) can be inserted into the hole that runs
through the axis of the vessel. The fillings will then
line up along the field lines.

The magnets should be about 10mm on diameter and
4-5cm long.

Equipment

INCLUDED

• 3-D Magnetic Field Demonstrator

3-D Magnetic Field Demonstrator Usage

1. Shake the tank slowly and gently as shown in
Figure 1 to distribute the fillings evenly.
Vigorous shaking may produce bubbles in the
paraffin making it difficult to observe the fillings.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED

• bar magnets

Figure 1: Shake the Vessel to Distribute Fillings

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2. Place one or more magnets into the demonstrator
as shown in Figure 2. At first the fillings will
arrange themselves along the lines of the magnetic
field, then they will cluster around the magnetic
poles.

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Figure 2: Magnet Position Inside Vessel

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3. The 3-D Magnetic Field Demonstrator can also
be used to observe the magnetic field lines
around a current carrying wire. The wire can be
wrapped around the vessel in either of the two
ways illustrated in Figure 3. Use insulated copper
wire. A direct current supply capable of
delivering 40-50 amps is required.

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Figure 3: Wire Arrangement With the 3-D Magnetic
Field Demonstrator

4. Since the acrylic vessel is clear, it can be placed
on an overhead projector so demonstrations can
be viewed by a group. The projected image of
the demonstration may not be clear, but the
general field outline can be observed.

Limited Warranty

PASCO scientific warrants the product to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of shipment to the customer.
PASCO will repair or replace, at its option, any part of
the product which is deemed to be defective in
material or workmanship. The warranty does not
cover damage to the product caused by abuse or
improper use. Determination of whether a product
failure is the result of a manufacturing defect or
improper use by the customer shall be made solely by
PASCO scientific. Responsibility for the return of
equipment for warranty repair belongs to the
customer. Equipment must be properly packed to
prevent damage and shipped postage or freight
prepaid. (Damage caused by improper packing of the
equipment for return shipment will not be covered by
the warranty.)
Shipping costs for returning the equipment after repair
will be paid by PASCO scientific.

Address: PASCO scientific

10101 Foothills Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747-7100

Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

email: [e-mail]

web: www.pasco.com

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user of
important operating and safety instructions
that will help prevent damage to the
equipment or injury to the user.

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