Dip Circle
Product Code : JA-PLE-4236
The Dip Circle (SKU JA-PLE-4236) is an instrument for measuring the angle of dip, the angle the Earth's magnetic field makes with the horizontal. A strongly magnetised cobalt steel needle on a hard axle rolls on agate knife edges inside an aluminium case, and the instrument is levelled on a tripod stand with three levelling screws and a spirit level. This dip circle for physics labs is used in class 11-12 and B.Sc magnetism practicals.
Specifications
The dip circle has an aluminium case, a strongly magnetised cobalt steel needle on a hard axle rolling on agate knife edges that can be clamped with a V clamp, a sensitive spirit level and a tripod stand with three levelling screws.
| Product | Dip Circle |
| SKU | JA-PLE-4236 |
| Case | Aluminium |
| Needle | Strongly magnetised cobalt steel |
| Pivot | Hard axle rolling on agate knife edges |
| Needle clamp | V clamp, to lock the needle when desired |
| Levelling | Sensitive spirit level; tripod stand with three levelling screws |
Applications of the dip circle
After levelling the stand and setting the needle's plane in the magnetic meridian, students read the angle at which the freely pivoted needle comes to rest, which is the angle of dip at that place.
- Measuring the angle of dip (inclination) at a place
- Finding the magnetic meridian by locating the vertical position of the needle
- Determining true dip from apparent dips in two perpendicular planes
- Combining dip with the horizontal component to find the total and vertical fields
- Class 11-12 and B.Sc physics terrestrial magnetism practicals
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the dip circle with its aluminium case, cobalt steel needle, V clamp, spirit level and tripod stand with levelling screws. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation according to the number of instruments and the delivery destination. JaincoLab supplies school and college laboratories, bulk education-project orders and export consignments to buyers in Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia.
Frequently asked questions
What does a dip circle measure?
It measures the angle of dip, the angle between the Earth's magnetic field and the horizontal at a place.
How is the needle mounted?
A strongly magnetised cobalt steel needle on a hard axle rolls on agate knife edges and can be locked with a V clamp.
How is the instrument levelled?
It stands on a tripod with three levelling screws and has a sensitive spirit level.
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