Magnetometer

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What is a Magnetometer A magnetic field is the area around a magnet, magnetic object, or an electric charge in which magnetic force is exerted. Earth behaves like a giant magnet. The two primary characteristics of magnetic fields are their strength (referred to as magnetic flux density or magnetic induction) and direction . A magnetometer is a device that measures the magnetic field at a point where it is. Types of Magnetometers Scalar Magnetometers Measure only the strength of the magnetic field. Vector Magnetometers Measure both the strength and direction of the magnetic field.