Physics Demo Number: 104

Approximate Run Time: 5 min

Garland Era Long Bar Magnets

Demo Description

A set of long (18 in) bar magnets with Red (N) / Blue (S) Ends is available for showing properties of bar magnets.

Scientific Principles

Magnetic fields and their basic properties as historically discovered from bar magnet concepts.

Equipment

• Set of magnets

Equipment Location

• One set on [B-2-5] in Kit (060)

• Second set on [B-3-5]

Instructions

Garland Era Vintage Bar Magnets:

The photo shows the long (red/blue)-ended bar magnets.

One set is seen in the dedicated open wooden box. The other set is in the closed wooden box to the right.

One set on [B-2-5] in Kit (060). The second set on [B-3-5].

Writeup created by David A. Burba

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