Magnetic Field Strength

Students use a magnetic field sensor to measure the magnetic field at the center of a coil at five different current levels. Students plot magnetic field strength versus current and analyze the relationship between the them.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Physics

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3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor

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This 3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor can sense the Earth’s magnetic field, magnetic fields from current-carrying coils, and permanent magnets.

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This starter Lab Station includes the wireless motion, force, current and voltage sensors used to perform some of the key lab activities from the Physics Lab Station Investigations manual.

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