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0 Mathematics
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1 Mechanics (point systems)
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2 Mechanics (rigid body)
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3 Continuum mechanics
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4 Relativity
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5 Oscillations and waves
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6 Electricity
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6.1 Electrostatics
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6.2 Electric current
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6.3 Magnetism
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2 parallel currents attract
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Ampère's law – addition of currents
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Magnetic field lines
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Homogeneity of the magnetic field of a coil
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Field lines of a conductor with magnetic needles
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Oersted's experiment
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Conductor in field of a bar magnet
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Swing with field coils
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Swing with permanent magnet
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Ampere balance
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Loop in magnetic field
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Motor model
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Battery train in coil
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Floating world
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Iron increases the magnetic field
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Magnetic field with variable air gap
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Field of a coil
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Magnetic field with extendable coil
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Biot-Savart force on scales
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Barlow's wheel
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Boat on electrolyte
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Strength of magnetic field on a conductor
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Magnetic field proportional to current and number of turns
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Magnetic bearings – model
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1 Kbyte core memory
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Force of a holding solenoid
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6.4 Induction, alternating current
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6.5 High-frequency
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7 Quantum physics
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8 Thermodynamics
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9 Properties of matter
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10 Nuclear and particle physics
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12 Instabilities and chaos
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Boat on electrolyte
Experiment no.: 6.3.18
A radial current-carrying electrolyte rotates in a magnetic field, as demonstrated by a small boat floating on the electrolyte.
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