Unit 07: Ohm's Law

Prediction:
We predicted that for Part 1, the relationship between the magnetic field strength and distance between a magnet and a magnetic field sensor will be an inverse square relationship. For Part 2, we predicted that the we would see a change in the direction of magnetic field and that we would see a similar induced voltage.

Data: Equation of Fit for Part 1

Equation of Fit (A/x2) + B Scale Factor (A) 0.0187

Magnetic Field Strength(Gauss) versus Position(m) Graph

Area of Voltage versus Time graph Area (first peak) Area (second peak) 0.052 V*sec 0.055 V*sec

Voltage(V) versus Time(s)

Part 1 Questions Question 1: Does the magnetic field strength increase or decrease as the distance from the magnet is increased? The magnetic field strength according to the "Magnetic Field Strength(Gauss) versus Position(m) " Graph decreases as the magnet is moved farther away from the sensor.

Question 2: Is the relationship between magnetic field strength and distance linear? No, a linear fit model cannot be applied to the data seen in the graph. The data points are far too curved for there to be a linear relationship. Question 3: Based on the results of the curve fit in the statistics area, what is the relationship between the magnetic field strength and the distance from the magnet? The best relationship model is the inverse square fit model. This implies the magnetic field strength is inversely related to the square of the distance. The equation of fit is (A/x2) + B Part 2 Questions Question 1: Is the incoming flux equal to the outgoing flux? The value of the incoming and outgoing flux is about the same but opposite in sign. Question 2: Why is the outgoing peak higher than the incoming peak? The second peak is higher than the first peak because the velocity due to the acceleration from gravity is higher by the time the magnet reaches the end of the coil. This increase in velocity induces an increase in voltage due to the concept of motional EMF. Question 3: Why are the peaks opposite in direction? Due to Faraday's law, the induced voltage depends on the nature of the magnetic field. The magnetic field changes in direction as the magnet leaves the other side of the coil.