PIRA 5H10.10 - Magnetic Fields:
Globe with Bar Magnet
Photo Shows the Apparatus Used at the University of Texas at Austin
Concepts Conveyed:
- From afar, the Earth appears to be a large magnet with a north and south pole, just like any other magnet.
- This demo shows the shape of the Earth's magnetic field and the way a compass works.
Demo Staff Instructions:
- Make sure compass is prepared with demo.
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