Aim:
To make a magnetic compass What you need? (Materials required: magnetized needle, tape, water, detergent. What to do?
(Procedure):
1. Take a magnetized needle.
2. Attach the needle with a tape to a light cork.
3. Float the cork in a glass of water.
4. Add a little detergent to the water to help the cork float freely. What do you see?
(Observation):
The magnetized needle points in North South direction. What do you learn?
(Result):
This acts as a magnetic compass.
