Electromagnet made by James Joule for experiments on lifting power

Electromagnet made by James Joule for experiments on lifting Electromagnet made by James Joule for experiments on lifting

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Electromagnet made by James Joule for experiments on lifting
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Electromagnet made by James Joule for experiments on lifting
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Electromagnet made by James Joule for experiments on lifting power, c. 1840.

One of a number of electromagnets constructed to investigate how much work could be extracted, Experiments carried out at Salford brewery.

Long cylindrical piece of iron divided in two longitudinally; one half wound with cotton-covered copper wire, other half wound only in centre. Both halves have eyelet drews along their length.

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1969.5.20
Materials:
iron, wood (unidentified) and copper (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 38 mm x 467 mm x 82 mm,
type:
electromagnet
credit:
Gift of University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology