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How does a magnet might help you find directions if you are lost in the forest?
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∙ 14y ago
well it depends on the kind of magnet you have if it is the bar one with a south and north end then put it in a puddle or a boal of water and the north end should point north.
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How can a magnetic compass be used to find directions on Earth?
Due to earth's spinning and rotation, it also behave as a magnet. That's why compass (magnetic needles) show directions as alike poles attracts and like repel each otherg
Why magnets slip down the fridge door and onto the floor?
the magnet used on most fridge magnets are low quality magnets, if you find a silver collored magnet you will find it sticks better, try sanding the black magnet off a bit, it might help
How do you make a cup lifter?
One might find the directions on how to make a cup lifter on sites such as eHow. Another way one might find out how to make a cup lifter would be to look in books at ones local library.
How to find positive on a magnet?
Well there isn't any positive or negative on a magnet. But to find North and South, you can suspend a bar magnet on a string and see which way it points, or use a compass. Remember that the North Magnetic Pole defines what Magnetic North is, and on a compass or a bar magnet the SOUTH magnetic pole point at it.
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,
Where might you find a magnet in use?
On your refrigerator.
How do you find a needle in a hay stack?
A powerful magnet might help.
What might you find in a Mayan forest?
monkeys
What might you find in a Mayan rain forest?
monkeys
What does magnet attract to?
Metals, not non-metals. You might want to find a periodic table.
What attracts to magnet?
Metals, not non-metals. You might want to find a periodic table.
Where might a person find directions to get to Oakridge Mall?
There are a few places one might find directions to get to the Oakridge Mall. One can consult a map and find the route there. If that is too much work, or a map is not available, services such as Google and MapQuest offer services for directions from one's house directly to the Oakridge Mall.
How can a magnetic can be used to find directions on earth?
Due to earth's spinning and rotation, it also behave as a magnet. That's why compass (magnetic needles) show directions as alike poles attracts and like repel each otherg
How can a magnetic compass be used to find directions on Earth?
Due to earth's spinning and rotation, it also behave as a magnet. That's why compass (magnetic needles) show directions as alike poles attracts and like repel each otherg
Why magnets slip down the fridge door and onto the floor?
the magnet used on most fridge magnets are low quality magnets, if you find a silver collored magnet you will find it sticks better, try sanding the black magnet off a bit, it might help
Were do you find a 9 volt magnet?
were do i find a 9 volt magnet
Who find magnet first and when?
A shepherd from Crete named Magnes was the one to find the magnet. The magnet was found in 600 B.C.
