1. The button at the top (K) is closed. 2. Current flows through the solenoid (E). This produces a magnetic field. 3. This pulls the magnet (A) toward the solenoid. This bar hits the bell, creating a dinging noise. 4. When A goes up, it pulls away from T and hits B, the bell. This movement disconnects A from T and disconnects the circuit (the current no longer can flow in a full circle.) 5. Since the circuit is disconnected, the current flowing through the solenoid is stopped, and the magnetic field retracts. 6. Since the magnetic field is no longer there, A is no longer attracted to the solenoid, so A falls back down. 7. When A falls, it reconnects to T, and the circuit is complete again. The process restarts with steps 2-7 until K is no longer pressed.
解説Electric Bell animation.gif
Русский: Иллюстрация работы электрического звонка.
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