Magnetic Field Patterns can be Seen Using Compasses Flashcards
1
Q
What align themselves with magnetic fields?
A
Compases and iron fillings
2
Q
What can you use multiple compasses to see?
A
The magnetic field lines coming out of a bar magnet or between two bar magnets
3
Q
What could you also use to see magnetic field patterns and how?
A
Iron fillings - put the magnet(s) under s piece of paper, scatter the iron fillings on top, and tap the paper until the iron fillings form a clear pattern
