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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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6.4 Induction, alternating current
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Basics of induction
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Induction generates counter-electromotive force
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Induction proportional to dA/dt – Lorentz force
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Induction proportional to dA/dt – induction voltage
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Elihu Thomson
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Can-crusher
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Switching L on/off with bulbs
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Switching L on and off
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Induction with Helmholtz coils
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Mutual inductance with direct current
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Generation of alternating current
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Induction with extendable coil
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Hand-cranked generator in a crank telephone
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Induction with spring pendulum
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Induction in the Earth’s magnetic field
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Induction torch
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Iron increases impedance
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Transformer
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Bar magnet falls through coil
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Reactive current
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Music via L, R, C
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Tesla coil
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Saw in magnetic field
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Falling disc in magnetic field
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Homopolar generator
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Induction in sheet
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Large transformer
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Jacob's ladder
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Induction with current swing
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Induction paradox
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Losses in high-voltage cables
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Eddy current brake
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Eddy current brake in Cu pipe (normal, cut)
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Eddy current brake in Cu pipe (cooled, uncooled)
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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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11 Special areas
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12 Instabilities and chaos
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13 Videos
Reactive current
Experiment no.: 6.4.22
The current, voltage and power of ohmic resistors, capacitances and inductances in an AC circuit are measured in this experiment.
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Measurements of U, I and P
Impedance of linear elements
U and I at a coil
U and I at a capacitance
U, I and P at an inductive circuit