Lighting an LED with a Spike

Identifier: E&M: Ind - 022

Power Supply, Electromagnet with core, tap switch, LED

Concept Overview:

A voltage spike is produced by an inductor.

Lecturer Procedure

Step(s) to FollowExpected Result
Push the tap switchA voltage too small to light the bulb is created, therefore, nothing happens
Release the tap switchLight blinks brightly due to the voltage spike from the inductor
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