Schools Faraday rotation experiment for a high school student?

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Replicating the Faraday rotation experiment is feasible for a high school junior, especially with guidance from a physics teacher. The discussion highlights that the experiment involves using a demountable transformer kit, which includes large coils and iron cores, suitable for demonstrating Faraday rotation. The size of the transformer windings is comparable to a coffee cup, indicating the need for a substantial magnet to conduct the experiment effectively. Additionally, the setup requires passing a light beam through glass, which is a critical component of the experiment. Overall, with the right resources and support, this experiment is an achievable and educational endeavor for an honors physics student.
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Is it possible to replicate the Faraday rotation experiment for a high school junior? I am in honors physics (IB) and have been taught about waves, electromagnetism, energy transfers, etc. My physics teacher will guide me if I choose to do this. Is the experiment too ambitious?
 
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KShah423 said:
Is it possible to replicate the Faraday rotation experiment for a high school junior? I am in honors physics (IB) and have been taught about waves, electromagnetism, energy transfers, etc. My physics teacher will guide me if I choose to do this. Is the experiment too ambitious?
We have a big demountable transformer kit, with big coils and iron cores, and the instruction book includes a Faraday Rotation experiment. I will have a look at the handbook tomorrow. The transformer windings are about the size of a coffee cup, to give you an idea, so you need a big magnet to do it. I think the light beam is passed through glass.
 

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