Oersted With Multiple Compasses

Apparatus
PIRA: 
5H10.22
Area: 
5 Electricity and Magnetism
Topic: 
5H Magnetic Fields and Forces
Concept: 
Magnetic Fields

 

Several compass needles are arrayed around a vertical wire running through Plexiglas for use on the overhead projector.

 

Demo Contact

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