At this make-n-take the participants will make a ring fling device that demonstrates Lenz's law, the principle behind transformers, electromagnetic induction and the induction stove and arc welding. The design includes a removal solenoid that can be used for other electromagnetic demos. The set-up will include two rings and a third ring that has a slit cut through it. The third ring will demonstrate that the slit prevents a current to flow through the ring so the ring will not fling! It also includes a coil of wire connected to a light source to demonstrate electromagnetic induction and a second larger coil of wire to demonstrate arc welding.
Please bring to the workshop of you have the following items: A small saw to cut through wood, a hack saw to cut through the metal ring, A wire cutter capable to cut through a metal hanger (the type you get when laundering shirts at a dry cleaning store), A drill with a small drill bit to drill a hole for a # 8 wood screw (a smaller drill bit is preferable to a larger one). And a phillips screwdriver for a #8 screw and a standard screwdriver for a # 6 screw.
I have a limited number of tools of you do not have the above mentioned items.
Please note that you should not be concerned with the complexity of constructing the device. The construction process is rather simple.
Also, I have a limited number of vintage used but in excellent condition PSSC solenoids. The first to register will have the option to choose a vintage solenoid or a newly purchased one.
Timeline is as follows:
8:00am to 8:30 registration & light breakfast (coffee, tea,orange juice, bagels, donuts, fruit and cheese)
8:30 to 9:00 Overview of the construction process and demonstration suggestions
9:00 to 12:30 construction of the device
12:30 to 1:00 clean up/depart