Difference between revisions of "Field Lines from a Bar Magnet"

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A piece of paper is placed over a bar magnet, field lines are revealed when iron filings are sprinkled atop the paper.
A piece of paper is placed over a bar magnet, field lines are revealed when iron filings are sprinkled atop the paper. A weaker magnet will show field lines the best.


'''Location:'''
'''Location:'''
*Bar Magnets: Drawers 71 and 72
*Bar Magnets: Drawers 71 and 72
*Iron filings: Shelf J4
*Iron filings: Shelf J4

Latest revision as of 09:28, 18 January 2023

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Description:

A piece of paper is placed over a bar magnet, field lines are revealed when iron filings are sprinkled atop the paper. A weaker magnet will show field lines the best.

Location:

  • Bar Magnets: Drawers 71 and 72
  • Iron filings: Shelf J4