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Yes. The magnets help the pointer point to your direction because of the magnetic eaths inner core
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Examples of permanent magnets?
Compass, speakers, fridge magnet, gas analyser
What is the function of fore and aft magnet in a magnetic compass?
The fore and Aft magnets reduce the effect of the ships steel on the compass, so you get a more accurate bearing.
Compass magnets can only be deflected by electromagnets such as Earth's magnetic field?
This is FALSE. TWICE!The Earths magnetic Field is not Electromagnetic.A compass can be deflected by any Magnet.
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.
When were magnets used the first?
Vikings and Ancient egyptians were known to use magnetic rocks 'Lodestone' as simple magnetic compass'.
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 true of compasses?
Compasses are navigation tools that indicate direction relative to the Earth's magnetic poles. They consist of a magnetic needle that aligns with the Earth's magnetic field to point towards the North and South poles. Compasses are reliable and do not rely on external power sources, making them useful in various outdoor activities.
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.
Examples of permanent magnets?
Compass, speakers, fridge magnet, gas analyser
