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Warming up on Magnetism

This assignment is due before 10 AM, Wednesday, August 30th, 2000.

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The following exercise refers to the reading assignment for today (Chapter 3). Please complete the exercise and click the SUBMIT button at the end. You will receive a "Thank You" from the server when your assignment has been received (less than 5 seconds).

There will be an assignment like this for each class meeting. Combined, they are worth 50 points towards your final grade.




Question 1.


According to the book, the Earth is a "giant magnet." Would that be a giant permanent magnet? A big temporary magnet? Perhaps it is a big electromagnet? What do you think?




Question 2.

Please provide 2 questions for today's class discussion. The questions can be about things you did not understand in the book, things the book mentioned that you would like to hear more about, things you have heard before that are related to the class, or anything else that you think will be relevant.





Below is a space for your thoughts, including any comments or questions you have concerning the assignment, the book, the course, etc.




You may change your mind as often as you wish. When you are satisfied with your responses click the SUBMIT button.

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