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Title: Magnetic Field Lines
PIRA: 5H 10.30

Demonstrates: Magnetic field lines
Description: Iron filings sprinkled on a plastic sheet align with the magnetic field of a magnet placed below the sheet. The pattern of magnetic field lines can be seen.
Instructions: Sprinkle iron filings on plexiglass sheet with bar magnet underneath.
Items Used: Plexiglass sheet with bar magnet, iron filings, overhead projector

Notes: You don't need a lot of filings to show the field lines Math Description: None.

Size: Condition: Good Hazard: None.

Schematic: None. Tech Specs: None. Web Links: Video Created for Online Class
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