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Yes. That is exactly what a magnetic compass does.
a magnet, as in a fridge magnet cannot, but a magnetic compass can. a magnet compass points and directs itself the the north pole, where magnetic fields are located; this is why a magnetic compass can find directs as in NORTH SOUTH EAST OR WEST, it cannot say find it's way from say second street to third street,
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How do you magnetize a magnet?
keep striking it in one direction by another magnet
What does the direction of the magnetic field depend on?
it depends on the north of a magnet and the south of a magnet
Stroking a magnetic material in one direction with a magnet produces a magnet by?
stroking dumbo
How does iron become magnetic?
Iron is a magnetic material, which means that it can be attracted by magnets. To make it become magnetic so as to attract other objects (i.e. to function as a magnet), the process of magnetic induction can be used. This can involve stroking the iron rod with a magnet several times (e.g. 20 times) in a fixed direction.
What direction will a magnet line up in if it is free to move?
North.
What is a small magnet used to give direction?
small magnet used to give direction
Which instrument is used for finding out the direction?
Compass
What is the direction for if want to break a magnet in half to make some piece of magnet?
You can break it in any direction.
What is a compass rose on a map used for?
It is used for direction finding on a map when plotting a route.
How do you magnetize a magnet?
keep striking it in one direction by another magnet
How is magnetizing an object the opposite of demagnetizing a magnet?
Demagnetizing. Place the magnet at the opposite end of the metal from where you magnetized it. Again, the magnet must make as much contact with the metal as possible. Rub the metal with the magnet in the opposite direction that you used to magnetize it.
What does the direction of the magnetic field depend on?
it depends on the north of a magnet and the south of a magnet
Is it possible to change the N pole on a magnet to a different location on the magnet?
Yes. You would take another magnet and run it (with the north end) in the direction of the first magnet that points south. this will change the direction that the magnets north is on.
What are some methods used for finding direction before the compass was invented?
The sun
Stroking a magnetic material in one direction with a magnet produces a magnet by?
stroking dumbo
If a paper clip is rubbed in one direction against a strong magnet what does the magnet cause to occur in the paper clip?
Aligns the electrons in the same direction
Does a freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction?
Yes. A freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction.
