Griffin & George oscillation magnetometer
Griffin & George oscillation magnetometer
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- Description (Brief)
- Magnetometer, Oscillation. Marked: "Griffin & George, Ltd. London / Made in Gt. Britain." Magnet is suspended by a fine thread in a wooden box with glass sides. Oscillations are observed and can be compared to a brass bar substitute for the magnet. 2 magnets and 2 brass pieces are provided. Reference: Ealing catalogue.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Magnetometer
- Measurements
- overall: 11 1/2 in x 4 1/2 in x 6 1/2 in; 29.21 cm x 11.43 cm x 16.51 cm
- ID Number
- EM.321545
- catalog number
- 321545
- accession number
- 244490
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- Work and Industry: Electricity
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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