Oersted’s Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-E-10595
Quick Answer: Oersted's Apparatus shows the action of an electric current on a magnet, using a 75mm cobalt steel needle inside a 130 x 50mm rectangular frame held in the vertical plane.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Cobalt steel needle 75mm long with an agate bearing
- Needle supported by a pivot mounted on a plastic base
- 130 x 50mm rectangular frame in the vertical plane around the needle
- Two 4mm socket terminals at one end of the frame and one at the other
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Needle | Cobalt steel, 75mm long |
| Bearing | Agate |
| Frame | Rectangular, 130 x 50mm, vertical plane |
| Terminals | 4mm sockets, two at one end, one at the other |
| Base | Plastic |
About This Product
The apparatus is used to show how an electric current acts on a magnet. A cobalt steel needle on an agate bearing is supported by a pivot above a plastic base, and a rectangular frame surrounds it in the vertical plane. The frame is fitted with 4mm socket terminals, two at one end and one at the other.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Oersted's Apparatus demonstrate?
It is used to show the action of an electric current on a magnet.
How is the needle mounted?
The 75mm cobalt steel needle has an agate bearing and is supported by a pivot mounted on a plastic base.
Related: Electromagnetic, Induced Current Apparatus and Force on a Conductor Apparatus.
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