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Physics 1002: Magnetic Fields

Compasses and iron filings are used to map a magnetic field.

Aired 02/10/2002 | Rating NR

Chemistry & Physics

Physics 1002: Magnetic Fields

Season 2 Episode 1002 | 26m 30s

Compasses and iron filings are used to map a magnetic field.

Magnetic Fields: Compasses and iron filings are used to map a magnetic field. Students learn to draw magnetic field lines to represent magnetic fields around different combinations of magnets. The aurora borealis is explained in terms of the earth’s magnetic field.

Aired 02/10/2002 | Rating NR

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Chemistry & Physics is a local public television program presented by GPB

Chemistry & Physics

Physics 1002: Magnetic Fields

Season 2 Episode 1002 | 26m 30s

Magnetic Fields: Compasses and iron filings are used to map a magnetic field. Students learn to draw magnetic field lines to represent magnetic fields around different combinations of magnets. The aurora borealis is explained in terms of the earth’s magnetic field.

Aired 02/10/2002 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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