Magnetic Fields in a Slinky.

Terry, Colin

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ERIC Number: EJ515342

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Magnetic Fields in a Slinky.

Terry, Colin

Physics Teacher, v33 n7 p472 Oct 1995

Describes the use of magnetic field probes interfaced to a microcomputer in measuring the magnetic field in and around a solenoidal "Slinky" spring toy carrying a current of a few amps. (JRH)

Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Electricity, Magnets, Physics, Science Instruction, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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