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Electromagnetic Crane

The report details the design and testing of a small-scale electromagnetic crane, investigating how electric current and coil turns affect its lifting capacity. Results indicate that increasing both variables enhances performance, with the 100-turn coil at 1.5A lifting a maximum of 80g. The findings validate the hypothesis and suggest practical applications in various industries, though further research is needed for scalability and thermal management.

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Electromagnetic Crane

The report details the design and testing of a small-scale electromagnetic crane, investigating how electric current and coil turns affect its lifting capacity. Results indicate that increasing both variables enhances performance, with the 100-turn coil at 1.5A lifting a maximum of 80g. The findings validate the hypothesis and suggest practical applications in various industries, though further research is needed for scalability and thermal management.

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Electromagnetic Crane Project Report

Title
Design and Testing of an Electromagnetic Crane

Introduction
The electromagnetic crane is a device that utilizes electromagnetic principles to lift and move
ferromagnetic materials, such as iron or steel, without physical contact. This project aims to explore
the feasibility and efficiency of constructing a small-scale electromagnetic crane using readily
available materials. The scientific question driving this study is: How does the strength of an
electromagnetic crane vary with changes in electric current and coil turns? The hypothesis is that
increasing the electric current and the number of coil turns will proportionally increase the lifting
capacity of the crane, based on Faraday’s and Ampere’s laws of electromagnetism. This
investigation has practical applications in industries like manufacturing, recycling, and construction,
where precise and efficient material handling is required.

Methodology
Objective: To design, build, and test a small-scale electromagnetic crane and measure its lifting
capacity under varying conditions.
Materials:
• Copper wire (20-gauge, insulated)
• Iron nail (10 cm long) as the core
• DC power supply (variable, 0-12V)
• Steel washers (uniform size, 10g each) as test objects
• Ammeter (to measure current)
• Switch
• Wooden base and arm (for structural support)
• Ruler (for distance measurement)
• Digital scale (to weigh lifted objects)
Procedure:
1. Construction: Wrap the copper wire around the iron nail to create an electromagnet coil.
Two configurations were tested: one with 50 turns and another with 100 turns.
2. Setup: Mount the electromagnet on a wooden arm attached to a stable base, ensuring it can
hover 2 cm above a pile of steel washers.
3. Experimentation:
• Connect the electromagnet to the DC power supply via a switch and ammeter.
• Set the voltage to supply currents of 0.5A, 1.0A, and 1.5A for each coil
configuration.
• Turn on the switch and lower the electromagnet to attempt lifting the washers.
• Record the maximum weight (in grams) of washers lifted for each current and coil
combination.
4. Repetition: Perform three trials for each condition to ensure consistency.
5. Safety: Wear gloves and ensure the circuit is insulated to avoid electrical hazards.
Variables:
• Independent: Electric current (A) and number of coil turns
• Dependent: Maximum weight lifted (g)
• Controlled: Core material, distance from washers, washer size

Data Presentation
The results are summarized in the table below, representing the average maximum weight lifted
across three trials.

Number of Coil Turns Current (A) Max Weight Lifted (g)


50 0.5 20
50 1.0 35
50 1.5 50
100 0.5 30
100 1.0 55
100 1.5 80
Graph: A line graph could be plotted with current (x-axis) versus weight lifted (y-axis) for each
coil configuration, showing a positive correlation in both cases.

Discussion
The data supports the hypothesis that increasing the electric current and the number of coil turns
enhances the lifting capacity of the electromagnetic crane. For 50 turns, the weight lifted increased
from 20g at 0.5A to 50g at 1.5A, a 150% improvement. Doubling the turns to 100 resulted in a
higher baseline (30g at 0.5A) and a maximum of 80g at 1.5A, suggesting that coil turns amplify the
magnetic field strength, consistent with the equation for magnetic field strength, B=μ0nI B = \mu_0
n I B=μ0nI, where n n n is turns per unit length and I I I is current.
Discrepancies in trial consistency (e.g., slight variations in washer alignment) may have introduced
minor errors. Limitations include overheating of the wire at higher currents, which could reduce
efficiency in real-world applications, and the small scale of the model, which may not fully
replicate industrial cranes. Future experiments could explore different core materials or larger
currents with cooling mechanisms.

Conclusion
The electromagnetic crane successfully demonstrated that lifting capacity increases with both
current and coil turns, validating the hypothesis. The 100-turn coil at 1.5A lifted 80g, the highest
recorded capacity, indicating that optimizing these variables can enhance performance. This project
provides a foundation for understanding electromagnetism in practical applications, though
scalability and thermal management require further investigation. The findings align with
electromagnetic theory and suggest potential for real-world use with appropriate refinements.

References
1. Giancoli, D. C. (2014). Physics: Principles with Applications. Pearson Education.
2. Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2013). Fundamentals of Physics. Wiley.
3. "Electromagnetism Basics." National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Retrieved March 07,
2025, from [website URL if applicable].
4. "How to Build an Electromagnetic Crane." Science Buddies. Retrieved March 07, 2025,
from [website URL if applicable].

This report follows the scientific method: posing a question, forming a hypothesis, conducting an
experiment, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. You can adapt the specifics (e.g., data,
materials) based on an actual experiment if needed! Let me know if you'd like adjustments or
additional details.

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