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Circuits and Magnetic Fields
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Montenegro, Justin |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Description | Using a compass and a permanent magnet, students trace the magnetic field lines produced by magnets. By positioning the compass in enough spots around the magnet, the overall magnet field becomes evident from the collection of arrows representing the direction of the compass needle. Students use the same method as in the activity from lesson 2 of this unit to explore the magnetism due to electric current instead of a permanent magnet. They use a compass and circuit to trace the magnetic field lines induced by the electric current moving through the wire. Students develop an understanding of the effect of the electrical current on the compass needle through the induced magnetic field and understand the complexity of a three-dimensional field system. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado Vanderbilt University |
| Subject Keyword | Science and Technology Electricity Magnetic Field Legacy Cycle |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT45M |
| Education Level | Class VIII Class IX Class X |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Technical |
