Magnet Needle
Product Specification Sheet
Magnet Needle
Model Number: MT-1337
The Magnet Needle from Micro Technologies is a lightweight magnetized needle designed for practical experiments involving magnetic direction, magnetic poles, field orientation and terrestrial magnetism. The MT-1337 features pointed ends with distinguishable pole regions and can be incorporated into suitable pivoted or suspension arrangements for physics laboratory investigations.
Product Specification
The Magnet Needle from Micro Technologies is designed for practical physics laboratory experiments involving the directional properties of magnets and magnetic fields. Its lightweight elongated construction allows the needle to respond readily to magnetic influences when properly supported in a suitable experimental arrangement.
The MT-1337 features a magnetized needle with two opposite magnetic pole regions. The distinguishable ends provide a convenient visual reference during experiments involving magnetic polarity, orientation and interaction with external magnetic fields.
When the Magnet Needle is mounted on a suitable low-friction pivot or incorporated into an appropriate suspension arrangement, it can rotate in response to the surrounding magnetic field. This makes it useful for demonstrating the fundamental operating concept associated with a magnetic compass.
In the absence of strong nearby magnetic disturbances, a freely moving magnetic needle tends to align approximately with the north-south magnetic direction under the influence of Earth's magnetic field. This behaviour can be used to introduce the concepts of terrestrial magnetism and magnetic direction.
The apparatus can also be used to demonstrate the effect of bringing a permanent magnet close to a freely moving magnetic needle. Changes in needle orientation provide a clear visual indication of magnetic field interaction.
By moving the needle around a bar magnet, horseshoe magnet or other suitable magnetic source, users can investigate changes in magnetic field direction at different positions. This provides a practical method for mapping or examining magnetic field orientation.
The two pole regions of the needle can also be used for experiments involving magnetic attraction and repulsion. Interaction with the poles of another magnet helps demonstrate the behaviour of like and unlike magnetic poles.
The Magnet Needle can complement bar magnets, U-shaped magnets, horseshoe magnets, electromagnets and magnetic field apparatus for broader investigations of fundamental magnetism.
Its compact and simple construction makes the MT-1337 convenient to handle, store and incorporate into different experimental arrangements. As a permanent magnetic element, it does not require an external electrical supply for normal magnetic demonstrations.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Magnet Needle is suitable for physics laboratories, science laboratories, magnetism demonstration facilities and research environments involving magnetic field and terrestrial magnetism investigations.
Features
- Magnetized needle configuration
- Lightweight elongated construction
- Two opposite magnetic pole regions
- Distinguishable needle ends
- Suitable for free-rotation experiments
- Useful for magnetic direction demonstrations
- Supports magnetic field investigations
- Suitable for magnetic pole experiments
- Useful for terrestrial magnetism demonstrations
- Can be used with suitable pivot arrangements
- Compatible with permanent magnets
- No external power required
- Compact laboratory construction
- Suitable for repeated physics experiments
Benefits
- Clearly demonstrates magnetic directional behaviour
- Helps investigate north-south magnetic orientation
- Useful for magnetic field direction experiments
- Supports magnetic pole identification
- Responds visibly to nearby magnetic fields
- Useful for introducing compass principles
- Can complement different permanent magnets
- Compact construction simplifies handling and storage
- Does not require an electrical power source
- Suitable for repeated laboratory demonstrations
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Magnet Needle |
| Model No. | MT-1337 |
| Product Type | Magnetism Laboratory Apparatus |
| Configuration | Magnetized Needle |
| Shape | Elongated / Pointed |
| Pole Arrangement | Opposite Ends |
| Magnetism Type | Permanent |
| Primary Application | Magnetic Direction Experiments |
| Suitable Studies | Magnetic Fields & Terrestrial Magnetism |
| Mounting | Suitable Pivot / Suspension Arrangement |
| Power Requirement | Not Required |
| Use | Physics / Science Laboratory |
Available Model
| Model No. | Product |
|---|---|
| MT-1337 | Magnet Needle |
Applications
- Magnetic direction experiments
- Magnetic field investigations
- Magnetic pole identification
- North-south orientation demonstrations
- Magnetic meridian investigations
- Terrestrial magnetism experiments
- Compass principle demonstrations
- Magnetic attraction experiments
- Magnetic repulsion demonstrations
- Magnetic field mapping
- Permanent magnet investigations
- Physics laboratory experiments
- Science laboratory demonstrations
- Fundamental magnetism studies
Available Variants
Magnet Needle, Magnetic Needle, Magnetized Needle, Laboratory Magnetic Needle, Physics Magnet Needle, Compass Needle, Magnetic Direction Needle, Magnetic Field Needle, Terrestrial Magnetism Needle
SKU System
MT-MN-1337
FAQs
What is a Magnet Needle used for?
A Magnet Needle is used for experiments involving magnetic direction, magnetic poles, magnetic fields and terrestrial magnetism.
What is the Micro Technologies model number?
The Micro Technologies model number is MT-1337.
Is the Magnet Needle magnetized?
Yes. It functions as a magnetized needle with opposite magnetic pole regions at its ends.
Why does a freely moving magnetic needle point north-south?
A properly supported magnetic needle interacts with Earth's magnetic field, causing it to tend toward an approximately north-south orientation when strong nearby magnetic disturbances are absent.
Can it be used to demonstrate the principle of a compass?
Yes. When mounted on a suitable low-friction pivot, its directional response can demonstrate the basic operating principle of a magnetic compass.
Can the needle be used to investigate magnetic fields?
Yes. The needle can be positioned at different locations around a magnetic source to observe changes in magnetic field direction.
Can it be used with a bar magnet?
Yes. A bar magnet can be brought near a freely moving magnetic needle to demonstrate magnetic interaction and changes in needle orientation.
Can attraction and repulsion be demonstrated?
Yes. The pole regions of the needle can interact with another magnet to demonstrate the behaviour of like and unlike magnetic poles.
Does the Magnet Needle require electricity?
No. The MT-1337 is a permanent magnetic element and does not require an external electrical supply for normal experiments.
Where can the Magnet Needle be used?
It is suitable for physics laboratories, science laboratories, magnetism demonstration facilities and research environments.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Lightweight magnetized needle construction
- Suitable for magnetic direction experiments
- Useful for terrestrial magnetism investigations
- Supports magnetic field demonstrations
- Compact and reusable laboratory apparatus
- No electrical power required
- Suitable for institutional and bulk procurement
- OEM supply requirements supported
Call to Action
Choose the Magnet Needle – MT-1337 from Micro Technologies for practical demonstrations of magnetic direction, field orientation, magnetic poles and terrestrial magnetism. Contact us for competitive pricing, institutional procurement, physics laboratory supply, bulk requirements, OEM orders and customized quotations.
