Dip Needle

Identifier: E&M: M - 014

Demonstration Magnetic Dip Needle and Compass

Concept Overview:

Angle of Earth's Magnetic Field in Ames (about 70 degrees)

Lecturer Procedure

Step(s) to Follow

  1. Place dip needle far from other magnets
  2. Observe Angle

Expected Result

Angle will be between 70 and 80 degrees

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