Dip Needle

Dip needle
PIRA: 
5H10.11
Area: 
5 Electricity and Magnetism
Topic: 
5H Magnetic Fields and Forces
Concept: 
Magnetic Fields

 

This needle aligns with the Earth’s magnetic field. It should be horizontal at the equator, perpendicular at the poles, and somewhere in between for other latitudes. Note: In Boone the angle should be around 65 degrees.

 

Demo Contact

Scott Thomas
Demonstration Manager
828-262-2435
thomassa@appstate.edu