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The needle of a compass contains a magnet that aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your locality, and thus indicates north.
Remembering the "like poles repel, unlike poles attract" phrase, it is the north-seeking pole of your compass that points north.
All magnets have a north end and a south end; and though there is some mathematical suggestion that a 'monopole' could exist, they are never found outside the pages of Science Fiction.
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How do friction magnetism and gravity affect's us on earth?
Friction keeps us from sliding indefinitely in any given direction. Magnetism governs compasses and even audio speakers. Gravity keeps on Earth.
How is gravity glaciers wind and water alike?
they melt rocks
Is magnetism stronger or is gravity stronger?
Quite simply, magnetism is stronger than gravity. In order to see a gravitational attractment you need a big difference in the force while magnetism all you need is opposite poles to attract each other. Imagine the difference between the whole earth and a small pebble. That's the difference you need in-order to achieve gravitational attractment.
WHICH IS MORE POWERFUL GRAVITY OR MAGNETISM?
Well, let's see. If I have a paper clip on a table and a magnet in my hand, and I slowly pass the magnet over the paper clip, the magnet in my hand is pulling the paper clip up with magnetism. If my magnet is close enough to the paper clip, the paper clip will jump up to the magnet ... even though the whole Earth is pulling it down with gravity.
What are 6 ways to identify a mineral?
Lustre Colour Cleavage Hardness Streak Crystal Habit Specific Gravity Magnetism Effervescence Double Refraction Taste Feel
Who invented the force of gravity and magnetism?
Gravity and magnetism are not inventions, they are natural phenomena.
What 4 forces act from a distance?
Gravity, magnetism, and electrostatic.
What would be a good title for gravity friction magnetism?
'Gravictism'? (Formed from Gravity, Friction and Magnetism)
Does the earth hold onto the moon with magnetism?
Not magnetism, gravity.
Does gravity or magnetism hold everything in place in solar the system?
Gravity. Magnetism is a fairly short-range force, but gravity goes on forever.
What is super magnetism?
GRAVITY!
Is magnetism influenced by gravity?
No.
Does magnetism have an effect on gravity?
No.
Is magnetism the same as gravity?
no it is not because gravity brings things down to earth and magnetism can push things up.
What is something that generates magnetism?
gravity
What are force of nature are?
Magnetism and Gravity.
Is gravity and magnetism common forces?
nope
