Magnetic Damping
Electromagnetism · Hands-on Demonstration
- DimensionsCustom
- PresentationHands-on Demonstration
- PricingQuoted by manufacture spec
Magnetic Damping is a hands-on, mechanical & electromechanical interactive exhibit manufactured by Hefei Panda for science centers, children’s museums, discovery centers, STEM learning centers and family entertainment centers. Engineered for durable, robust, low-maintenance, high-traffic gallery installation, it turns abstract scientific concepts into direct, interactive visitor exploration. Hefei Panda is a global exhibit manufacturer exporting hands-on science displays to 50+ countries, with in-house engineering, fabrication, installation and commissioning.
Exhibit Summary
Magnetic Damping is a Hands-on Demonstration interactive exhibit in the Electromagnetism category, designed for science centers, children’s museums, discovery centers, STEM learning centers and family entertainment centers. Built as a hands-on, mechanical & electromechanical display, it turns an abstract scientific concept into direct, interactive visitor exploration, and is engineered for durable, low-maintenance, high-traffic gallery use.
Scientific Principle
When a conductor moves via a magnetic field it develops induced currents, and Lenz's law says those currents create a force opposing the motion. This electromagnetic damping smoothly slows the moving conductor without any physical contact.
Operation
Guests drop or swing the conductor via the magnetic field and feel how it slows far more than in open air.
Export-Ready Features
- Durable, robust construction for high-traffic gallery environments
- Low-maintenance electromechanical design with reliable, safe components
- Custom sizing, theming & multilingual labeling available
- OEM & turnkey exhibit solutions with full project management
- Overseas shipping, export documentation & on-site installation supported
- Shipped to science centers and museums in 50+ countries