Question

Using Iron filings to plot magnetic field lines of a bar magnet .​

Answer 1

You can use a plotting compass or iron filings to detect a magnetic field:

• put a piece of paper over a magnet (this stops the iron filings sticking to the magnet)
• sprinkle iron filings onto the paper.
• gently tap the paper to spread the filings out.
• observe and record the results.

Answer 2

Answer:

You can use a plotting compass or iron filings to detect a magnetic field:

1 put a piece of paper over a magnet (this stops the iron filings sticking to the magnet)

2 sprinkle iron filings onto the paper.

3 gently tap the paper to spread the filings out.

4 observe and record the observation