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Magnet Medel-NimenzoPascua

The document presents an experiment on magnetic field lines, detailing observations and analyses of magnetic behavior using simulation models. It explains the direction of magnetic field lines, their interaction with compass needles, and the relationship between Earth's magnetic field and magnets. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of understanding magnetism and its applications in navigation and other fields.

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Magnet Medel-NimenzoPascua

The document presents an experiment on magnetic field lines, detailing observations and analyses of magnetic behavior using simulation models. It explains the direction of magnetic field lines, their interaction with compass needles, and the relationship between Earth's magnetic field and magnets. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of understanding magnetism and its applications in navigation and other fields.

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Medel, Adrialynn Joyce A.

Nimenzo, Mary Joy

Pascua, Jamille Rose

EXPERIMENT NO. 8
MAGNETIC FIELD LINES

I. DOCUMENTATION

Medel, Adrialynn Joyce Nimenzo, Mary Joy Pascua, Jamille Rose


II. OBSERVATION

Part I. Earth and Bar Magnet Applet Simulation Model


Part II. 2 Magnetic Bars Field Applet Simulation Model
Part III. 2 Magnetic Field about U/Horseshoe Magnet/s

U/Horseshoe Magnet Two U/Horseshoe Magnet Two U/Horseshoe Magnet

with Unlike Poles with Like Poles


III. ANALYSIS
Answer the following questions:

1. Which of the magnet’s poles do the arrows point away from and point toward? What does this imply
about the direction of the magnetic field lines?

The arrows on a magnet's poles point away from the north and toward the south
pole. This indicates that magnetic field lines start from the north pole and end at the south pole,
producing closed loops. The direction of the magnetic field lines represents the direction in which a
north pole would be pushed if put in the field.

2. When you move around the compass, do the magnetic field lines change? Why or why not?

When revolving around a compass near a magnet, the magnetic field lines remain
unchanged. This is because the magnet's magnetic field is a feature of the magnet that remains constant
in space. The compass needle aligns itself with the magnetic field direction at its current location.

3. What did you observe about the magnitude of the magnetic field inside the magnet? Is it changing?
Why is this so?

The magnitude of the magnetic field inside the magnet is reasonably similar and
unchanging. This is because the magnetic field inside a magnet is mostly caused by the alignment of
magnetic domains within the material, which remains unchanged over time.

4. Explain what happens to the magnitude of the magnetic field as you move the compass away from
the magnet. Why does this happen?

As you move the compass away from the magnet, the magnetic field lessens. This is because the
magnetic field's strength decreases as one moves away from the magnet. According to the inverse
square law, the strength of the magnetic field falls in inverse proportion to the square of the distance
from where it originates.

5. Which of Earth's poles does the north side of the magnet point to? How about the south side of the
magnet?

The north side of a magnet points to Earth's geographic north pole, which is also the magnetic
south pole of the planet's magnetic field. The magnet's south side, on the other hand, points toward
Earth's geographic south pole, which also serves as the magnetic north pole of the planet's magnetic
field. This is because opposing magnetic poles attract each other.

6. Why do you think the red part of the compass needle always points to Earth’s North Pole?
The arrow of the compass always points to the North Pole because it aligns with the direction of
the Earth's magnetic field lines. The Earth operates like a massive bar magnet, with its magnetic north
pole near the geographic south pole and its magnetic south pole near the geographic north. As a result,
the red end of the compass needle, which represents the compass's north-seeking pole, points to the
Earth's magnetic north pole.
IV. CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the analysis effectively addresses the objectives of the activity related to magnetic
field exploration. Firstly, it elucidates the distinction between magnetic field lines and electric field lines,
highlighting the closed-loop nature of magnetic fields compared to the radial lines of electric fields.
Secondly, it demonstrates the ability to discern the direction of magnetic lines of force for different
magnet configurations, such as bar magnets and U-magnets. Lastly, the analysis delves into the nature
of magnetic fields around combinations of magnets, showcasing observations that support the
understanding of magnetic field strength and interactions with Earth's magnetic field.

In summary, the fascinating interplay between magnets, compass needles, and Earth's magnetic
field reveals the fundamental principles of magnetism. As I observed, the north-seeking pole of a
magnet consistently aligns with Earth's geographic North Pole due to attractive forces, aiding navigation
with its reliable reference point. Understanding these principles allows us to navigate and explore more
effectively, highlighting the intricate relationship between magnetism and the natural world.

Furthermore, the simulation models, like the 2 Magnetic Bars Field Applet and Earth and Bar
Magnet Applet, offer valuable insights into magnetic field behavior. Through these simulations, I
visualized how magnetic bars interact and align, demonstrating principles of attraction and repulsion.
Similarly, the Earth and bar magnet applet illustrated how magnets naturally orient themselves,
reinforcing an understanding of magnetic fields' impact on navigation and other fields like physics and
engineering. Utilizing these simulation models deepens comprehension of magnetism's practical
applications, serving as essential educational tools for exploring magnetic fields' complexities and their
broader influence on our world.

V. ANSWER WHAT IS ASKED.

Compare and contrast the magnetic field lines with the electric filed lines.

Electric field lines originate from positive charges and terminate at negative charges, exerting
forces on charged particles, while magnetic field lines form closed loops around current-carrying wires,
exerting forces on moving charged particles. Electric field lines typically radiate outward from positive
charges and inward toward negative charges, penetrating conductive materials, while magnetic field
lines are confined to materials, inducing currents within them. Both are essential for understanding
electric and magnetic fields.

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