The magnetic field lines of a bar magnet can be viewed by using compasses or by shaking iron filings onto a platform above the magnet. Place the magnet on top of the paper in view of the document ...
A 1/2 inch diameter cylindrical magnet works well. Iron Filings: Available from: Science supply stores like Home Science Tools, Carolina Biological, or Educational Innovations Some craft stores in ...
The solenoids serve double duty — first, they move pieces of flat “fridge magnet” material close enough to attract iron filings. Their second duty is of course provide a clock tick that will ...