Magnet and Compass

Magnet and Compass Screenshot
  • Magnetic Field
  • Magnets
  • Compass
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Topics

  • Magnetic Field
  • Magnets
  • Compass

Description

Ever wonder how a compass worked to point you to the Arctic? Explore the interactions between a compass and bar magnet, and then add the earth and find the surprising answer! Vary the magnet's strength, and see how things change both inside and outside. Use the field meter to measure how the magnetic field changes.

Sample Learning Goals

  • Predict the direction of the magnet field for different locations around a bar magnet
  • Relate magnetic field strength to distance quantitatively and qualitatively
  • Describe how the earth's magnet field relates to a bar magnet
Version 2.07

Teacher Tips

Download teacher tips PDF Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ).

Teacher-Submitted Activities

Magnets-Introduction (Inquiry Based) A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. This contribution was designed by PhET. Trish Loeblein HS CQs
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How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? This contribution was designed by PhET. Sarah Borenstein MS Other Chemistry
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Mapping of PhET and IBDP Physics Jaya Ramchandani HS Other Physics
MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment Elyse Zimmer MS
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Magnets and Compasses Simon Lees HS Lab
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Magnet and Compass Rebecca Jaronski HS Lab Physics
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Introducción a Magnetismo A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. This contribution was designed by PhET. José Orozco y Diana López MS
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PREPARATORIA: Alineación de PhET con programas de la DGB México (2017) This contribution was designed by PhET. Diana López UG-Intro
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PLANETA MAGNÉTICO FRANCISCO CRUZ CANTU HS Guided
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Albanian All shqip Run now Magneti dhe Busulla
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Design Team Third-party Libraries Thanks To
  • Michael Dubson
  • Chris Malley (developer)
  • Kathy Perkins
  • Carl Wieman
  • Interviewer: Danielle Harlow
  • Interviewer: Archie Paulson