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Study of Earth's Magnetic Field

This document presents a study of Earth's magnetic field using a tangent galvanometer, detailing its principles, experimental setup, and findings. It highlights the significance of Earth's magnetic field for navigation and protection, as well as the practical applications of the tangent galvanometer in measuring magnetic fields. The study emphasizes the importance of continued research in geomagnetism and its educational value in physics.

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Study of Earth's Magnetic Field

This document presents a study of Earth's magnetic field using a tangent galvanometer, detailing its principles, experimental setup, and findings. It highlights the significance of Earth's magnetic field for navigation and protection, as well as the practical applications of the tangent galvanometer in measuring magnetic fields. The study emphasizes the importance of continued research in geomagnetism and its educational value in physics.

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STUDY OF EARTH'S

MAGNETIC FIELD
This presentation explores the methodology and significance of
studying Earth's magnetic field utilizing a tangent galvanometer. It
covers principles, experimental setup, and findings that deepen our
understanding of geomagnetism.
INTRODUCTION TO
MAGNETIC FIELD
DEFINITION AND IMPORTANCE
Earth's magnetic field is crucial for navigation and protection
from solar winds.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The study of Earth's magnetic field has evolved since ancient
times.

APPLICATIONS
Knowledge of the magnetic field aids navigation, animal
migration, and Earth's interior studies.
TANGENT
GALVANOMETER
OVERVIEW
DEVICE MECHANICS
A tangent galvanometer is used to measure the horizontal
component of magnetic fields.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The device operates on the tangent law, linking electric
current to magnetic effects.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
The galvanometer consists of a circular coil mounted
horizontally, with proper calibration essential.
EXPERIMENTAL SETUP
PROCEDURE

The setup involves placing the


galvanometer on a flat surface,
MATERIALS connecting the current source,
REQUIRED and taking measurements at
different angles.
Key materials include a
tangent galvanometer, power
supply, compass, and various
testing components. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Following safety protocols while


conducting the experiment is
essential.
DATA COLLECTION AND
ANALYSIS
CONDUCTIN DATA GRAPHICAL
G INTERPRET REPRESENT
MEASUREM ATION ATION
ENTS The collected Plotting the
Measurements data is analyzed results on a
are taken by to determine the graph allows for
adjusting the relationship visual
current through between the interpretation,
the coil and current and the clarifying trends
observing the deflection angle. and
deflection angle correlations.
of the needle.
RESULTS AND FINDINGS
ANGLE OF DEFLECTION

Observing the relationship


MEASURED FIELD between current and deflection
STRENGTH angle confirms the tangent law.

The experiment yields


various magnetic field
strength values, COMPARISON TO
demonstrating changes based EARTH’S FIELD
on current variations.
The measured values are
compared to known data of
Earth's magnetic field.
CONCLUSION OF EXPERIMENT FINDINGS

IMPORTANCE OF FUTURE RESEARCH FINAL THOUGHTS


FINDINGS DIRECTIONS This study underscores the
The experiment highlights the Potential areas for further relevance of measuring Earth's
practicality of using a tangent research include exploring magnetic field, fostering
galvanometer for studying variations in magnetic fields in appreciation for geomagnetism
magnetic fields, emphasizing its different locations and under and encouraging continued
educational significance in varying environmental exploration in the field of
physics research and conditions. physics.
applications.

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