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basically in a compass is a needle which is magnetic. The magnetic field of Earth attracts the north pole of the magnet (which is the needle in the compass) to the north pole of Earth. Same thing goes for the south pole of Earth
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoA compass needle points to the magnetic north pole. Earth has two different sets of poles the goegraphic and the magnetic pole... hope i helped some!
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∙ 13y agoThe magnetic compass has a tendency to show towards the north, or approximately towards the north, on most places of Earth.
The magnetic compass has a tendency to show towards the north, or approximately towards the north, on most places of Earth.
The magnetic compass has a tendency to show towards the north, or approximately towards the north, on most places of Earth.
The magnetic compass has a tendency to show towards the north, or approximately towards the north, on most places of Earth.
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∙ 9y agoWell the compass always points in the north south directions(geometric). You can use this concept to find your way.
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∙ 13y agoThe magnetic compass has a tendency to show towards the north, or approximately towards the north, on most places of Earth.
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What magnet tools do we use to find direction?
A compass.
What are the devices that uses magnet to find direction?
Compasses
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
Disadvantage of permanent magnet generator?
since the magnet are place in north and north direction or south and south direction, the magnet will continue to loose it magnetic force of attraction. for more question call me on 2348133605375.
Hanging magnets line up in a north-south direction because what itself is a magnet?
Because Earth is a magnet.
What is a small magnet used to give direction?
small magnet used to give direction
What magnet tools do we use to find direction?
A compass.
What are the devices that uses magnet to find direction?
Compasses
How can you find the two poles of a magnet?
The positive side of the magnet always points towards the north while the negative side will be in the opposite direction.
Can a magnet be used for finding direction?
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,
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.
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.
Stroking a magnetic material in one direction with a magnet produces a magnet by?
stroking dumbo
What is a plotting compass?
A plotting compass is a small magnet which is suspended and is free to rotate. When it is near a magnet, the compass will always point in a particular direction (the north pole's direction) becasue of the force of the magnetic field.
