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Exp# YY MM DD
1 21 11 19

Ridhi Parwani

Title: Magnetic flux density of a magnet

Aim: To determine the magnetic flux density of a magnet

Hypothesis: An experiment can be used to find the flux density of a magnetic field
between two poles of a magnet, by measuring the force experienced by a wire in the field.
As current increases, the mass will be increased making it proportional. The force acting on
a small object will be directly proportional to the object’s mass because of gravitational
acceleration.

Variables:
Independent variable- current applied to the circuit
Dependent variable- change in mass or decrease in mass
Controlled variable- the magnet used during the experiment and the position in which the
gases meter measures the magnetic flux density will be used (the path of magnetic field).

Apparatus and Procedure:

 Mass
 Thick copper wire
 Cradle
 Variable resistor
 Electronic balance
 Power supply
 Vernier caliper

1. Place the thick copper wire within two magnets that are set in a cradle.
2. Place the cradle on a balance which will be used to measure the force applied to the
wire which will give the mass.
3. Connect the wore into a circuit that is connected with a variable resistor, ammeter
and power supply.
4. Start at intervals of 0.5 A to intervals of 5A.
5. Keep the length of the wire constant, which is equal to the length of the magnet and
the length of the magnetic field that will be measured utilizing a vernier caliper.
6. Before the current runs through the wire, the balance will show a mass of the cradle
of magnets.
7. Take the initial reading of the mass on the electronic balance.
8. Vary the variable resistor and take the readings on the scale.
9. Increase the current to 1 A and take the reading of the mass.

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10. Repeat until intervals of 5A.

Results and Calculations:

The table beneath and graph are expected to show that as current builds, the mass increases
too and that implies the magnetism of the magnet will be proportional. The graph is
expected to show a straight line which should show the rate at which current and mass
increments.

Table 1: Table showing the results of current and mass.

Current (A) Mass (10^3 kg)

Discussion:
Magnetic flux can be calculated by a formula, which is :(rho) * A * V. Where "rho" is
density, "A" is cross sectional area, and "V" is velocity at the surface being measured.
Magnetic flux is a measurement of the total magnetic field which passes through a given
area. If we use the field-line picture of a magnetic field then every field line passing through
the given area contributes some magnetic flux. Magnetic flux formula is also given by
ϕB=B.A=BAcosΘϕB=B.A=BacosΘ. Where, ΦB is the magnetic flux, B is the magnetic
field, A is the area and θ the angle at which the field lines pass through the given surface
area.

Sources of Error/ Precautions and Limitations:

Precautions: Magnets cause pinching so a glove must be worn when doing the experiment.
Magnets are delicate so it must be handled with patience or if dropped then the magnetism
of that magnet decreases.
Sources of error: Temperature and measurement fluctuations can dampen the results of the
experiment.
Limitations: The results can be incorrect if the measurement of the magnet is not accurately
done.

Conclusion:

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It can be concluded that the magnetic flux density is directly proportional to the current. It
can also be concluded that the magnetic flux formula is also given by
ϕB=B.A=BAcosΘϕB=B.A=BacosΘ. Where, ΦB is the magnetic flux, B is the magnetic
field, A is the area and θ the angle at which the field lines pass through the given surface
area.

SKILLS ASSESSED M/M ORR A/I P/D

MARK OBTAINED