Objective
Investigate the properties and behavior of magnetic fields.
Materials
- Bar magnets
- Iron filings
- Paper
- Compass
- Notebook for recording data
Instructions
- Place a sheet of paper over a bar magnet.
- Sprinkle iron filings evenly over the paper and observe the pattern formed.
- Use a compass to trace the magnetic field lines around the magnet and record your observations in your notebook.
- Repeat the experiment with different magnet shapes and configurations (e.g., two magnets placed side by side).
- Analyze the magnetic field patterns and discuss the behavior of magnetic fields.
- Present your findings in a report, explaining the principles of magnetism and its applications.