Mini-Quiz: Detection of a Magnetic Field

1. How does a compass aid in navigation?

   It detects the Earth's North magnetic poleThat is correct. You are becoming a Champion. It detects the number of gauss from the EarthGood try, but not right. Select another answer. It is only used to detect large magnetsSorry, not correct. Try another button.

2. What can iron filings show?

   Which direction is northSorry, not correct. Try another button. If there is a compass nearbyOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. The pattern of a magnetic fieldCorrect. You are magnetic.

3. What does a gaussmeter measure?

   North or southGood try, but not right. Select another answer. The number of gauss from a sourceThat is correct. You are becoming a Champion. The number of magnets in the areaOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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