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Measuring magnetic field strength

Using direct force on an electromagnet for measuring magnetic field strength.
Measuring magnetic field strength by direct force measurements

Here is my attempt at measuring magnetic field strength. To measure the field generated by the electromagnet above I made a coil that could be placed in the magnetic field.
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Alpha Radiation

Geiger counter reading 80180 CPM with Americium sample from alpha radiation

Radioactive americium 241 from a smoke detector is a potent alpha radiation emitter with an energy of 5.38 MeV. Alpha particles are helium nucleii (2 protons and 2 neutrons).
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