Title
A magnetized needle pushed through a ball of cork, and floating submerged in a goblet of water, shows dip and the direction of the magnetic pole
Caption
A magnetized needle pushed through a ball of cork, and floating submerged in a goblet of water, shows dip and the direction of the magnetic pole. From William Gilbert "De Magnete", London 1600
Date
1600
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07103_460000385
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,0Mb (1,1Mb) / 9,2in x 11,8in / 2766 x 3543 (300dpi)