MG.6 – Magnetic Dip Needle

It measures the angle of declination of the earth’s magnetic field. It is a highly magnetized needle mounted on a horizontal pivot in a frame with a graduated arc. There are two apparatuses available. One of them has a 10.5 cm long needle and the other one is set in a larger frame, with a 25 cm long needle.

Magnetic Dip Needle

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