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This question tests the variable of number of coils used.

Feel free to play around with the simulator to see how it works. Please note that you must drag the rod into the paper clips.

Make sure to click on “Enable Data Logger” to see your collected lab data.

Set the no. of batteries to 3.
For each trial, you will increase the number of coils.
When you are done with each trial, you will click 'Reset Setup' to increase the number of coils and test again.
Select 'Enable Data Logger' you will see a data table.
Trial 1: 3 coils

Trial 2: 5 coils

Trial 3: 9 coils

(3 points)

Trial Number of paper clips attracted Number of batteries Battery level Number of coils Material type Size of rod
1 ____ 3 full 3 iron L
3 _____ 3 full 5 iron L
2 _____ 3 full 9 iron L

1 answer

It looks like you're conducting an experiment to assess how the number of coils in a solenoid affects its ability to attract paper clips. Based on your trials, you'll record the number of paper clips attracted for each coil setup.

Here's how to organize your data and answer the question:

Data Table

| Trial | Number of Paper Clips Attracted | Number of Batteries | Battery Level | Number of Coils | Material Type | Size of Rod | |-------|--------------------------------|---------------------|---------------|-----------------|---------------|-------------| | 1 | ____ | 3 | Full | 3 | Iron | L | | 2 | ____ | 3 | Full | 5 | Iron | L | | 3 | ____ | 3 | Full | 9 | Iron | L |

Instructions:

  1. Trial 1 (3 coils): Drag the rod into the paper clips and count how many paper clips are attracted. Write that number in the table.

  2. Reset Setup and increase the number of coils to 5 for Trial 2: Again, drag the rod into the paper clips and record the number attracted.

  3. Reset Setup for Trial 3: Set the number of coils to 9 and perform the same test to record how many paper clips are attracted.

Expected Results:

You should expect to see an increase in the number of paper clips attracted as the number of coils increases, due to the increased magnetic field strength a larger number of coils generates.

Once you complete the trials, fill in the data collected in the empty slots with the corresponding number of paper clips attracted for each trial. This data will help analyze the effect of the number of coils on magnetic attraction.