Question 1. Explain why the beam bends and why it does so in the observed direction.

For this part of the lab, we will be looking at the magnetic field created by a solenoid and its influence on a current carrying wire. First, a current will run through the solenoid only.

Question 2. What does the current running through the solenoid create?

Question 3. Does anything happen to the blade as the current flows through the solenoid? If so, describe the effect and explain why it happens. If not, explain why not. Now, a current will also be running through the blade.

Question 4. Does anything happen to the blade as the current flows through it while the solenoid also has current? If so, describe the effect and explain why it happens. If not, explain why not.