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What is the function of fore and aft magnet in a magnetic compass?

The fore and aft magnets in a magnetic compass help to reduce the oscillations of the compass card caused by the movement of the vessel. These magnets stabilize the compass card and improve its accuracy by minimizing the effects of the ship's motion on the reading.


Examples of permanent magnets?

Some examples of permanent magnets include neodymium magnets, samarium cobalt magnets, and ceramic (ferrite) magnets. These magnets retain their magnetism without the need for an external magnetic field.


Compass magnets can only be deflected by electromagnets such as Earth's magnetic field?

Compass magnets align themselves with Earth's magnetic field due to their own magnetic properties. Electromagnets, like the one found in devices such as phones or microwaves, can create magnetic fields that may interfere with a compass's accuracy if they are strong enough and placed close to the compass.


Why does a compass needle spin toward the magnet when yu put it near a magnet?

The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.


Is a north or south magnet in a compass a permagnet or an electromagnet?

That's a permanent magnet. After all, the compass doesn't need an electrical current, right?That's a permanent magnet. After all, the compass doesn't need an electrical current, right?That's a permanent magnet. After all, the compass doesn't need an electrical current, right?That's a permanent magnet. After all, the compass doesn't need an electrical current, right?

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Where are the magnets in a compass?

yes a magnets can conter a compass


What is true compasses?

They only point to the Magnetic NorthA compass is a permanent magnentA compass is a permanent magnet. A compass has both a south pole and a north pole. Compass magnets can be deflected by Earth's magnetic field or other permanent magnets.


What is the function of fore and aft magnet in a magnetic compass?

The fore and aft magnets in a magnetic compass help to reduce the oscillations of the compass card caused by the movement of the vessel. These magnets stabilize the compass card and improve its accuracy by minimizing the effects of the ship's motion on the reading.


Does a compass always tell you which ways north?

No it odesn't, if you had lots of magnets surrounding it it wouldn't point to North on the magnets


Why do the magnets of a compass attract to the north pole but the bars repel?

A compass will always point to the south pole of a magnet.


What 2 magnets make a compass work?

the north and south poles'


What two magnets make compass work?

Thepermanent and atemporary magnet.


Is a compass a permanent magnet?

Compass needles are permanent magnets. in response to the Earth's magnetic field, the compass needle will point toward the geographic North Pole.


Are there magnets in boats?

It is pretty common to have a compass on a boat - it contains a magnet. Also, there are magnets to be found in boat engines, it it's motorized.


What are some items that uses magnets?

Sound speakers, metal chip indicators in engines, iphone: compass, refrigerator magnets speakers...


Is A compass needle permanent a magnet?

Compass needles are permanent magnets. in response to the Earth's magnetic field, the compass needle will point toward the geographic North Pole.


Why does the north needle on a compass point to the geographic north pole?

Magnets, man...