Magnet and Iron Filings

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Magnet and Iron Filings

Iron Filings in the shape of magnetic field lines

PIRA: 5H10.30

Materials: Magnet in wood base, iron filings, piece of paper

This demo is to show what magnetic fields look like. This demo is done by putting the magnet in the wood base, then you cover it with a piece of paper. Then sprinkle iron filings over the piece of paper and they will align with the magnetic fields making them very easy and clear to see.