The Earth's Magnetism
Chapter Name : Magnetism And Matter |
Sub Topic Code : 101_12_05_04_02 |
Topic Name : The Earth's Magnetism |
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Sub Topic Name : Magnetic Declination And Dip |
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Introduction
The relation between magnetic declination and dip.
Pre-Requisites:
Magnetic declination
Activity:
Different magnets are used
in our household like the magnet in our music system, television.
Real Life Question:
What is magnetic declination?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Magnetic declination | Magnetic declination is the angle between compass north (the direction the north end of a compass needle points) and true north |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| A magnet, needle. | It can be used to observe the magnetic property that attracts a needle. |
Real life uses :
To hold notes onto the refrigerator.
Places to visit :
Various electrical
appliances in our house.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| Music system | Use of magnet. |
What you learn in Theory:
Principle behind magnetic declination and dip
What you learn in Practice:
The relation between magnetic declination and
dip