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Animation of voltmeter on AC power

Date

2007-12-31T06:27:01Z

Authors

Ceperley, Peter

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Abstract

This animation shows the slowed-down response of a regular voltmeter when connected to AC power lines. It is meant to convey the idea to students that the voltage is oscillating and not constant.

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This animation requires Adobe flash

Keywords

Physics, Ac power, Science animation, Oscillations, Waves, Ac voltage

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