Galvanometer – Frederiksen [80916]

The Frederiksen Galvanometer is a precise and easy-to-use instrument designed for measuring small direct currents, making it ideal for classroom experiments in electromagnetism and induction. Its clear, student-friendly display and robust construction make it perfectly suited for educational environments.

Featuring a central zero scale, the galvanometer allows students to observe current flow in both directions, providing valuable insight into the behaviour of electrical circuits. This makes it particularly effective for demonstrating induced currents and changes in current direction during experiments.

With multiple sensitive measuring ranges and reliable accuracy, this galvanometer is an essential tool for investigating low-level electrical phenomena in a clear and engaging way.

Key Features

• Measures small direct currents with high sensitivity
• Central zero scale for detecting current direction
• Measuring ranges: ±5mA, ±500µA, ±50µA
• Accuracy: ±2% of full scale
• Clear, easy-to-read display for students
• Robust and durable design
• Supplied with 4mm safety bushings
• Compact size: 158 × 108 × 56mm

Educational Benefits

• Supports understanding of electric current and circuits
• Demonstrates electromagnetic induction and current direction
• Enhances learning of magnetic fields and induced currents
• Encourages hands-on experimentation and observation
• Develops measurement and analytical skills

Ideal for School Science Lessons & Physics Education

Perfect for GCSE and A-Level physics, the galvanometer is a key instrument for exploring electrical and magnetic principles. It is ideal for:

• Investigating induced currents in coils and circuits
• Demonstrating direction of current flow
• Exploring electromagnetic induction experiments
• Measuring small currents in sensitive circuits
• Supporting practical, enquiry-based learning

Accurate, reliable, and easy to use, the Frederiksen Galvanometer is an essential addition to any physics laboratory, helping students understand the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism.