Batangas State University

Batangas State University Alangilan

College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

EXPERIMENT NO. 1
MAGNETS AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
Perez, Mikko B.

Batangas University, College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts

San Isidro, Taysan, Batangas, +639556584269
mikko.perez@g.batstate-u.edu.ph

Abstract: The objective of this experiment is to analyze determine the direction of magnetic field/magnetic lines and
distinguish differences between magnetic fields of similar and opposite magnetic pole. A magnet creates a magnetic
field around it. You cannot see a magnetic field, but you can observe its effects. A force is exerted on a magnetic
material brought into a magnetic field. The force is a non-contact force because the magnet and the material do not
have to touch each other. By conducting an experiment which consist of four parts, it is expected to attain the
following objectives through systematic analogy of the observe results to give a well – reasoned conclusion.

Keywords: Direction, Magnets, Magnetic Field, Polarity

I. Introduction  5 pcs Long Bong Paper -is a strong,

durable paper suitable for electronic
Magnets have a north pole and a south pole. printing and use in office machines
Like poles repel but opposite poles attract.
for letters, invoices, and other
Electromagnets, motors, bells and compasses use
magnetic fields. business forms.
   Pencil / Ballpen - a writing implement
A magnet creates a magnetic field around it. with a point from which ink flows
You cannot see a magnetic field, but you can  Clear Plastic – transparent sheet made
observe its effects. A force is exerted on a magnetic of plastic material
material brought into a magnetic field. The force is
a non-contact force because the magnet and the
IV. Procedures
material do not have to touch each other.
Perform each part of the experiment by following
This experiment seeks to analyze the behavior
the step-by-step directions provided below.
of directions of magnetic lines as well as the
magnetic field and to distinguish the differences
PART 1.
present between the magnetic fields of like and
unlike poles.
1. Put a piece of long bond paper over a magnet and
place a clear plastic on top (this stops the iron
II. Objectives of the Study
filings sticking to the magnet)
1. Determine the direction of magnetic 2. Sprinkle iron filings onto the paper.
lines / magnetic field. 3. Gently tap the paper to spread the filings out.
2. Distinguish the differences between
the magnetic fields of like and unlike 4. Observe and record the results.
poles.
PART 2.
III. Materials
1. Repeat Part 1 but now using two bar magnets
parallel with each other, with a distance of 3
 2 pcs Magnets - any
inches. The position of the pole should be in
available magnet with magnetic pole the same position.
s at each end. 2. Repeat steps 2-4 of Part 1.
 Iron Filings - Iron filings are small
shavings of a ferromagnetic material

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Part 3.
A path and direction were formed by the iron filings in
1. Repeat Part 2 but now having the position of this experiment. Filings gathered around but there was
the pole in the opposite direction. a clear space or lack of iron filings between the two that
2. Repeat steps 2-4. was noticed. Some iron filings scattered further off the
magnet and demonstrated some imaginary lines moving
Part 4. outward where it was like the two magnets are pushing
each other away.
1. Repeat part 2, using 2 bar magnets now. For Part 3:

V. Data and Results / Discussion

For Part 1:

In this portion of the experiment, wherein magnets were

positioned in parallel with its pole in opposite direction,
or with unlike poles, the image above was observed.
Still, iron filings were attracted towards the two
On the first part of experiment, it was observed that magnets. Undeniably, it was also observed that the
through the iron filings sprinkled all over the paper direction of the filings were much more concentrated in
were attracted around the magnet and mostly gathered the middle and a connection of iron filings appeared
on its poles which have portrayed ay different directions between the magnets unlike what was observed in part
on the iron filing. This behavior was interpreted as the 2. It was like the filings were drawn inward at the center
effect of the magnetic field of the magnet acting on the
material. It can be seen that the iron fillings were For Part 4:
making shapes that is a result of magnetism. Also we
can already observed the field lines portrayed by the
iron filings that goes in outward direction. Where the
direction of lines from the opposite side wanted to go
on the other side of the magnet.

For Part 2:

Just as in part 2, where the poles were positioned to be

the same, the image above was observed. Even with
small details, it is seen that the iron fillings portrayed a
field line just like on part two which demonstrates an
outward motion of lines like its making a gap between
each other.

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VI. Conclusions

There are unseen magnetic fields around single

magnets, between two magnets attracting each other, VII. Author’s Profile
and between two magnets repelling each other. North
and South polarized ends of magnets are where the
strong pulling and repelling occurs. With the use of iron
filings, we can see these magnetic fields. When iron
filings are sprinkled on a bar magnet, you see that these
magnetic field lines start at the magnet's north end and
will end at the magnet's south end just like on our part
1. On the part 2 and part 4 of our experiment where
both magnets was in the same polarity, iron filings are
sprinkled between two bar magnets which repel each
other, we see that the magnetic field line curve away
from each other and even stand on edge. The magnetic
field forces are pushing each other away, and this
causes the curving and standing on edge. However, if
field lines curve toward each other, it shows attraction. Name : Mikko B. Perez
You will even see these curved lines if you sprinkle iron Date of Birth : August 24, 1999
filings on two attracting bar magnets portrayed by the Place of Birth : San Isidro, Taysan, Batangas
part 3 of our experiment. Religion : Roman Catholic
Address : San Isidro,Taysan,Batangas
The magnetic field is strongest at the poles, where the Father : Mikko B. Perez
field lines are most concentrated. Opposite poles attract. Mother : Myrna B. Perez
So when two magnets with opposite poles facing each
other as it was on part 3, magnetic forces appear EDUCATION ATTAINMENT:
between them. Iron filings are then aligned with the College : Batangas State University
force field between the two magnets whereas we can 2018-Present
observe that field lines lead from one magnet to the Senior High School : Taysan Senior High School
other when the magnets attract each other. In the other 2018
side, the same poles are repelled. So when two magnets Junior High School : San Isidro, National High
with the same poles face each other as when we conduct School
Part 2 and Part 4 of the experiment, the force field of 2016
each magnet shifts away from the other. Since the iron Elementary : San Isidro Elementary School
filings are aligned with the force field, they shift away 2012
from the center of the two magnets. To sum up, even
though cannot be seen the magnetic field lines and the
magnetic field itself, follows the principles of its
polarity and alter also the magnetic materials around
them.

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