Exploring Magnetic Fields

Vertical (Standing on the surface)

1. Hold the ring magnet vertically several centimeters from the pendulum. Observe the orientation of the magnets.

2. Move the ring magnet to a different position, and observe how the pendulum reacts.

3. Turn the ring magnet around to point the opposite pole at the pendulum. Observe how the magnet on the pendulum reacts.

Horizontal (Flat on the surface)

1. Place the ring magnet on the table several centimeters from the pendulum. Observe the orientation of the magnets.

2. Move the ring magnet to a different position, and observe how the pendulum reacts.

3. Turn the ring magnet over to point the opposite pole up. Observe how the magnet on the pendulum reacts.

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