Electricity and Magnetism > Magnetic Materials > Ferromagnetism
DCS# 5G50.20

CURIE TEMPERATURE MOTOR



APPARATUS
curie temperature motor
202-20-E
power supply
202-08-D
video camera
202-09-D


DESCRIPTION

The wheel has a ferromagnetic rim that passes between the poles of a horseshoe magnet.  A current-carrying wire heats the rim near the magnet.  When that part of the rim reaches its Curie temperature and is no longer ferromagnetic, the neighboring cooler part of the rim is drawn into the magnet gap.  This process continues, turning the wheel.

NOTES

The original heating element has been replaced, so the labeled voltage no longer applies.  Set the current to about 5 A.

REFERENCE

Sutton E-110.