Astatic needles

An astatic system comprises two equal and parallel magnetic needles, but with their polarities reversed. This arrangement protects the system from the influence of the , as the of the two needles cancel each other out. Because of this phenomenon, astatic needles were often used in galvanometers.

Astatic needles

An astatic system comprises two equal and parallel magnetic needles, but with their polarities reversed. This arrangement protects the system from the influence of the , as the of the two needles cancel each other out. Because of this phenomenon, astatic needles were often used in galvanometers.