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Electromagnetic Induction

Demonstrations
Each of the demonstrations includes a picture, description, suggestion of use, equipment needed, and the approximate setup time.
  Oersted Experiment
  Induction in a Single Wire
  Lenz's Law

Lab Experiments
Each lab is given with objectives, materials, background theory, analysis, and questions.
  EMF, Internal Resistance, and D.C. Power
  The Laws of Faraday and Lenz

Lecture Notes and Tutorials
Electromagnetic Induction
These notes from PhysicsLAB by Catherine H. Colwell contain detailed explanations of background material, annotated diagrams and illustrations, and solved examples.
  Electromagnetic Induction

Electromagnetic Induction
These notes from Frank Wolfs at the University of Rochester contain calculus-level, detailed explanations of background material, annotated diagrams and illustrations, and solved examples.
  Electromagnetic Induction

Simulations
Physics Simulation Library
Each simulation includes an audio introduction and general directions. These simulations are very well designed, and each experiment gives the opportunity to change the parameters, collect data, and interpret various graphs. An Electromagnetic Induction
  Physics Simulation Library

Explorations
Faraday's Magnetic Field Induction Experiment
This site from Florida State University includes the experiment with an excellent interactive simulation.
  Faraday's Magnetic Field Induction Experiment

Faraday's Magnetic Field Induction Experiment
This site from Florida State University includes another version of the experiment with an excellent interactive simulation.
  Faraday's Magnetic Field Induction Experiment

DC Generator Action
This site from Florida State University includes background information with an excellent interactive simulation.
  DC Generator Action

AC Generator Action
This site from Florida State University includes background information with an excellent interactive simulation.
  AC Generator Action

Lenz's Law
This site from Florida State University includes background information with an excellent interactive simulation.
  Lenz's Law

Generators and Motors Tutorials
This site from Florida State University includes background information of magnetic fields, magnetic fields around conductors, and DC motors and generators with excellent interactive simulations.
  Generators and Motors Tutorials


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