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5H10.2 Magnets and Iron Filings

[Setup Time: 10 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

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Iron filings or an array of compass needles show the field lines due to various magnets. Displayed on the overhead

Parts List

Assorted Shapes of Magnets in L1B

Iron Filings in Plastic Sheath in L1B

Compass Needle Array in L1B

Overhead Projector in White Apollo Projector (Old Bench or Prep Table)

Magnetic field viewer and magnets in L1B

Relevant Simulation

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Other Information

Magnetic Field Mapping
Projection of the Fields of Permanent Magnets

Real-Life Examples

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More Advanced Reading

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