Electromagnet made by James Joule for experiments on lifting power
- maker:
- James Prescott Joule
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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 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
