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3B SCIENTIFIC

PHYSICS

Inclination Instrument U21900

Instruction Sheet

11/08 ALF

1 Base

2 Pillar

3 Scale ring

4 Connecting sockets

5 Cradle

6 Magnet needle

1. Description

The inclination instrument is used to measure the

inclination of the earth’s magnetic field, and to

demonstrate the magnetic field produced by a

current-carrying conductor.

The instrument consists of a acrylic base with a pillar

which supports an axially rotatable cradle carrying a

magnetic needle and a scale ring. The magnet

needle is mounted on a bearing consisting of sharp

tips, and is free to rotate in either a horizontal or a

vertical plane according to the direction of its axis.

The sockets on the cradle can be used to pass a

current of up to 5 A through it.

2. Technical data

Diameter of circle: approx. 110 mm

Length of magnetic

needle: approx. 100 mm

Cradle length: approx. 150 mm

Voltage: max. 30 V

Current: max. 5 A

Terminal: 4 mm safety sockets

Base dimensions: approx. 100x90x185 mm³

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3b-scientific Inclination Instrument User Manual