A field line around the magnet is called a “magnetic field.” Michael Faraday initially worked on the idea of magnetic lines and fields, followed by James Clerk Maxwell. Both English scientists have come up with the concept of electromagnetism.
A magnetic field is a particular area wherein if you place an object on it, preferably a metal or another magnet, a reaction will occur. There are a lot of magnetic field experiments being done to explain how to figure it out. Here’s a fun activity you can do alone or with your family and friends if you want to plot the magnetic field.
What you will need:
- Bar magnet
- Compass
- Pen
- Bond Paper
What to do in order to see the magnetic field:
- Place the bar magnet in the middle of the bond paper. Draw a line around the magnet so that in case it moves, you can easily place the magnet back.
Step 1 - Draw a dot on the upper edge of the North Pole. Place the compass above it and see where the arrow points. Mark the end of the arrow and continue until you reach the South Pole.
Step 2 - Draw a dot an inch after the initial dot. Place the compass above it once again and continue drawing dots until you reach the South Pole.
Step 3 - Do it on all sides of the magnet. Trace all the dots to see the magnetic fields.
Step 4 **arrows indicate as to where the compass is pointing.
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