Magnetic Field of a Permanent Magnet

Students measure the strength of the magnetic field surrounding a permanent magnet as a function of the distance from the magnet.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Physics

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Standards Correlations

IB® Topics AP® Topics
5.4 Physics 2: 5.5

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