5H10.10 • Magnetic Fields: Globe with Bar Magnet

Location: Cabinet 2

Photo Shows the Apparatus Used at the University of Texas at Austin

Concepts Conveyed:

• From afar, the Earth appears to be a large magnet with a north and south pole, just like any other magnet.
• This demo shows the shape of the Earth's magnetic field and the way a compass works.

Demo Staff Instructions:

• Make sure compass is prepared with demo.

Last updated on June 8, 2026