Quick Answer: The Vibration Magnetometer measures magnetic moments and the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field from the period of oscillation of a suspended magnet. It has a teakwood or non-magnetic polymer chamber with glass windows.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Polished teakwood or non-magnetic polymer chamber
Glass observation windows
Suspension by unspun silk or low-torsion phosphor bronze wire
Lightweight brass/aluminium stirrup with adjustable specimen clamp
Mirror-backed circular scale
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Chamber
Polished teakwood or non-magnetic polymer
Windows
Glass
Suspension
Unspun silk or phosphor bronze wire
Stirrup
Brass/aluminium, adjustable clamp
Scale
Mirror-backed circular
HS Code
9023.00.00
About This Product
A bar magnet held in the stirrup is set swinging in the horizontal plane and its time period is timed with a stopwatch. From the periods of one or two magnets, students work out the magnetic moment or the earth's horizontal field intensity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What suspension does the vibration magnetometer use?
The stirrup hangs from unspun silk or a low-torsion phosphor bronze wire.