Magnetic field inside a conductor with digital function generator

A current is passed through an electrolyte producing a magnetic field. This magnetic field inside the conductor is measured as function of position and current by determining the induction voltage.

Benefits

• Measure the magnetic field inside of liquid electrolytes
• Large unique hollow cylinder with conductive wire mesh prevents the influence of disturbing fields
• Easy frequency setting thanks to digital function generator

Tasks

Determine the magnetic field inside the conductor as a function of

1. the current in the conductor and verify the linear relationship.
2. the distance from the middle axis of the conductor and determine the position where the field inside the conductor vanishes.

What you can learn about

• Maxwell's equations
• Magnetic flux
• Induction
• Current density
• Field strength
• Electrolyte