Oersted Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-PLE-10362
Quick Answer: The Oersted Apparatus demonstrates the action of an electric current on a magnet. A 75 mm cobalt steel needle pivots on an agate bearing above a plastic base, inside a rectangular frame fitted with terminals.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Cobalt steel needle, 75 mm long.
Agate bearing on a pivot.
Plastic base.
Rectangular frame with terminals around the needle.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Needle
Cobalt steel, 75 mm
Bearing
Agate, on pivot
Base
Plastic
Frame
Rectangular, with terminals
About This Product
Passing a current through the rectangular frame makes the needle swing, repeating Oersted's observation that a current affects a nearby magnet. The agate bearing lets the needle turn freely on its pivot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Oersted apparatus show?
It shows the action of an electric current on a magnet, using a pivoted needle inside a frame fitted with terminals.
What is the needle made of?
The needle is cobalt steel, 75 mm long, supported on a pivot with an agate bearing.