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Lecture Demonstrations

Electricity & Magnetism
   

E39: Magnetic Compasses

 

Purpose: To show various properties of the earth's magnetic field, the meaning of the direction of a magnetic field, and to illistrate the magnetic                      field around current carrying wires.

Description:

 

Transparent compass with angle measurements

Compass on stand

Magnetic Dip compass

Use the Cannon Document camera or Close-up Camera to improve the viewing for the class.

                                        

Equipment List: Storage Location: CHEMP 130A

 

Transparent compass with angle measurements B5.2
  Compass on stand B5.2
  Magnetic Dip compass B5.2

References:

Manual: None

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