The Earth's Magnetic Field
The Earth behaves like a giant bar magnet and as such there is a magnetic field present around it. The Earth’s magnetic field is thought to be caused by flowing liquid metals in the outer core of the planet which causes electric currents and a magnetic field.
Onderwerp en thema
Form 2
Physics
Magnetism
Earth's magnetic field
Type bron
Werkbladen en klassikale activiteiten
Taal
English
Uitgever
Department of Higher Education
Publicatiedatum
No date
Licentie auteursrecht
CC BY
Houder auteursrecht
Department of Higher Education and Training
Deelnemer
Michael Atkinson
Trefwoord
Magnetic Field
North Pole
South Pole