Quotation from: General Science

Written by: Bertha M. Clark


_a_, _b_. If a helix marked at one end with a red string is arranged so
that it is free to rotate and a strong current is sent through it,
the helix will immediately turn and face about until it points north
and south. If it is disturbed from this position, it will slowly swing
back until it occupies its characteristic north and south position.
The end to which the string is attached will persistently point either
north or south. If the current is sent through the coil in the
opposite direction, the two poles exchange positions and the helix
turns until the new north pole points north.

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