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ERIC Number: EJ600154
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
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Measuring Earth's Magnetic Field Simply.
Stewart, Gay B.
Physics Teacher, v38 n2 p113-14 Feb 2000
Describes a method for measuring the earth's magnetic field using an empty toilet paper tube, copper wire, clear tape, a battery, a linear variable resistor, a small compass, cardboard, a protractor, and an ammeter. (WRM)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Higher Education, Magnets, Measurement, Physics, Science Activities, Science Equipment, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Scientific Methodology, Secondary Education, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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