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Faletic, Sergej – Physics Education, 2020
The magnetic switch is part of common low-cost devices such as window alarms. Its operation is based on magnetic properties of ferromagnetic material. The paper describes our experience with using window alarm device in a course called 'How things work', which is elective course for first year physics majors. Specifically, we report on the…
Descriptors: Magnets, Science Activities, College Freshmen, Physics