Oresteds Apparatus For Physics Lab Educational Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-PLE-10884
Quick Answer: Oersted's Apparatus shows the action of an electric current on a magnet. A 75 mm magnetic needle with brass bearing sits on a pivot on a plastic base, surrounded by a rectangular copper rod fitted with terminals, in a unit measuring 80 × 40 mm.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Shows the action of electric current on a magnet
- Magnetic needle 75 mm long with brass bearing, on a pivot
- Plastic base
- Rectangular copper rod around the needle, fitted with terminals
- Dimensions of 80 × 40 mm
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Needle | Magnetic, 75 mm long, brass bearing, on a pivot |
| Base | Plastic |
| Conductor | Rectangular copper rod fitted with terminals |
| Dimensions | 80 × 40 mm |
About This Product
Oersted's experiment showed that an electric current has a magnetic effect. A magnetic needle is placed close to a conductor lying along its north-south direction. When current passes through the conductor, the needle deflects, and reversing the current reverses the deflection. The apparatus is used in school physics to introduce electromagnetism before lessons on the right-hand rule and the galvanometer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does Oersted's Apparatus show?
It shows the action of an electric current on a magnet.
Q2. What are the dimensions of the apparatus?
It measures 80 × 40 mm.
Q3. What is the needle like?
The magnetic needle is 75 mm long with a brass bearing, and it is supported on a pivot mounted on a plastic base.
Related: Physics Lab Equipment, Magnetic Kit, Spot Reflecting Galvanometer.
For a quotation on the Oersted's Apparatus for Physics Lab, contact School Lab Equipment India.