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Magnetic Fields
Inquiry
We will explore
magnetic field configurations
and field strengths for
permanent magnets in this
inquiry exercise. Students will
observe the curved field lines
around a permanent magnet, and
explore how field strength
varies with distance. They will
observe the magnetic field
created by a current-carrying
wire, as well as the current
created in a wire when a magnet
moves past it.
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applicable science standards
Required Equipment
Bar Magnet Pair, Compass,
D Battery 2/pk, Battery Holder,
Magnet Wire, Lenz's Law
Apparatus, Magnetic Field Viewer
Paper, Plastic Tube,
Galvanometer, Ruler, Poster Board.
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Acknowledgements: Thank
you to Dr. J.R. Harkay author
of Phenomenal Physics for
providing this student inquiry
activity. Adapted from “Tesla’s
Domain: Magnetic Fields,” an
Inquiry Exercise by J. R. Harkay.
See
www.PhenomenalPhysics.com
for more information on the
complete Guided Inquiry
Curriculum. |
Dr. Russell
Harkay
Keene State College
New Hampshire |
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Recommended
quantity per lab group: 1
The
"Poster Board" required for this
lab is readily available at your
local convenience store. 1 sheet
will be needed for this lab. |
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