Learning to Use a Magnetic Field Sensor
Experiment #1 from Investigating Magnetism
- Education Level
- Elementary School
- Subject
- Elementary Science
Introduction
Have you ever played with magnets? One reason why they are fun and interesting is that they can have an effect on objects around them. This is because magnets are surrounded by a magnetic field. You may have seen the ends of magnets labeled as a north pole or south pole, just like the Earth. The Magnetic Field Sensor will help you find the north and south poles of a magnet.
Objectives
- Learn how to use a Magnetic Field Sensor.
- Measure the magnetic field of a bar magnet.
- Identify the north and south poles of a bar magnet.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
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This experiment is #1 of Investigating Magnetism. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
