Replica of James Joule's Electromagnet

Replica of James Joule's Electromagnet Replica of James Joule's Electromagnet Replica of James Joule's Electromagnet

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Replica of James Joule's Electromagnet
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Replica of James Joule's Electromagnet
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Replica of James Joule's Electromagnet
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Replica of an electromagnet used by James Joule, the original of which was used in 1843 to demonstrate the heating effect of an electric current. Horizontal glass cylinder wound with cotton fabric. Armature of metal strip bound together and wound with cotton-covered copper wire.

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1969.5.8
Materials:
glass, cotton (textile), wood (unidentified) and copper (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 115 mm x 320 mm x 230 mm,
type:
electromagnet
credit:
Gift of University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology