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Learners use compasses to detect the magnetic field created by current moving through a wire. This is one of four activities learners can complete related to PhysicsQuest 2008. Each activity gives a clue to solve a puzzle in the accompanying comic book, "Nikola Tesla and the Electric Fair."
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 12-inches stiff wire
- Battery holder
- 6 AA batteries
- 8-inches insulated wire
- 4 small compasses
- Cardboard box
- Tape
- Student's Guide (p4-6 of PDF)
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Charges and Currents
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Electric Circuits
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Electricity and Magnetism
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Literature
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- American Physical Society
Rights:
- All rights reserved, American Physical Society, 2009