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Magnetic Fields and Compass Orientation -

Magnetic Fields and Compass Orientation -

Explore the effects of induced electromagnetic fields on the orientation of a compass. A virtual switch is provided to start and stop current flow from a battery through a coil of wire. Visitors can turn the switch on and off to observe the effects on the compass needle orientation.
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Material Type:
Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
February 10, 2001
Date Modified in MERLOT:
June 12, 2018
Author:
 
Submitter:
John Walkup
Primary Audience:
College General Ed
Technical Format:
Website, Java Applet
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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No
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No

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