Earth's Magnetic Field

The magnitude and direction of the Earth's magnetic field are measured using a Magnetic Field Sensor mounted on a Rotary Motion Sensor. The Magnetic Field Sensor is rotated through 720 degrees in a horizontal plane and then 720 degrees in a vertical plane by rotating the Rotary Motion Sensor pulley by hand. This allows a determination of the horizontal component of the Earth’s magnetic field, the total field and the dip angle.

Grade Level: College

Subject: Physics

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Earth’s Magnetic Field Experiment

The complete solution for measuring the magnitude and direction of the Earth’s magnetic field.

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