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Induced Magnetic Fields

Subject Area
Science: Physics: Electrostatics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire Version
1.7
Accessories
Sensor - Magnetic Field
Other Materials
  • strong permanent magnet
  • metric ruler or meter stick
  • copy of student worksheet
  • pen or pencil
  • • two magnetically susceptible objects
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Induced Magnetic Fields

Activity Overview

In this activity, students will use a strong permanent magnet to induce a magnetic field in a metal object. They will measure the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field around the permanent magnet and around the induced magnet. They will also compare how magnetic field strength changes with distance from a permanent magnet and with distance from a permanent magnet attached to a metal object.

Subject Area
Science: Physics: Electrostatics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire Version
1.7
Accessories
Sensor - Magnetic Field
Other Materials
  • strong permanent magnet
  • metric ruler or meter stick
  • copy of student worksheet
  • pen or pencil
  • • two magnetically susceptible objects
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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