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MAGNET FIELD OF THE EARTH (COMPASS AND DIP NEEDLE)

EQUIPMENT
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Compass
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Small Dip Needle


NARRATIVE
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Compass Needle
            A large compass needle is mounted on a pivot needle. This compass is used to detect magnetic field and its direction.

    redball.gif (326 bytes) Dip Needle
            The small dip needle should indicate that the inclination of Morgantown is about 72 degrees.