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Magnetic flux density using a Hall probe

Zero a Hall probe, measure the flux density at the centre of a solenoid for five currents and along its axis, then estimate μ₀ from the B–I gradient and compare the field at the end with the centre.

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Practice: Magnetic flux density using a Hall probe

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2 of 2 available questions match the selected filters. This session contains 2 questions.

Question 1 · 1 mark · Foundation · Practical · Diagnostic

How should a Hall probe be oriented to measure B?

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Question 2 · 3 marks · Standard · Practical · Practical method

Explain why the current is reversed and the readings averaged.