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The magnetic field of earth exerts a torque on the needle, pulling one end or pole of the needle toward the Earth's North magnetic pole, and the other toward the South magnetic. The needle is mounted on a low-friction pivot point, in better magnetized needle a jewel bearing, so it can turn easily. When the magnetized needle is held level, the needle turns until, after a few seconds to allow oscillations to die out, one end points toward the North magnetic pole.
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What do the poles of a magnetized needle on a compass align themselves with?
(:magnetic field :)
What is good metal conductor that can be magnetized?
An ordinary steel sewing needle is easy to magnetize.
Does a lodestone create a magnetic field?
A lodestone is magnetized and thus produces a magnetic field around it. This can be detected by the deflection of a compass needle.
Why does a compass needle deflect in a magnetic field?
A compass needle is lightly magnetized, and will align itself with the lines of magnetic force at your locale. *It will not necessarily point to the Poles. The South magnetic pole is currently at about 68 deg S - some long way from 90 deg.
Can a needle and a magnet become a compass?
answ2. A needle may easily be magnetized by gently stroking it in one direction. This can be converted into a compass which you may carefully float on the surface of water, where it will align itself with the lines of magnetic force at your location.You could speed up the process of magnetizing your needle by stroking it with one end of your magnet.In either case, if you consider the 'needle floating on surface tension' to be too difficult, you can pierce a small bit of cork or polystyrene foam with your needle, and float that.No
What is a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely?
A compass has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.
What is a device that has a magnetized needle that spin freely?
A compass has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.
Where does the needle point when you sail with a magnetized needle?
When you sail with a magnetized needle, it will point towards the magnetic north pole. This is because the needle aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, which is used for navigation purposes.
What has a needle that is magnetized to the north pole?
a compass
A device that has a magnetized needle that spins freely?
Compass
What is a magnetized needle that is attracted to the Earth's North magnetic pole?
It is still a needle, but could be referred to as a compass needle.
What a compass needle be made from?
Answer:A compass needle can be made from any ferrous metal that can be magnetized.
What magnetized steel needle that aligns with the magnetic of the earth is a?
compass
What do the poles of a magnetized needle on a compass align themselves with?
(:magnetic field :)
How did they find out that the north pole and south pole are magnetized?
By observing a compass needle.
What is good metal conductor that can be magnetized?
An ordinary steel sewing needle is easy to magnetize.
How does a compass work off of magnetism?
There is a magnetic field surrounding the Earth. The positive pole of this magnetic field (called the north magnetic pole) is near the North Pole. A compass has a freely rotating needle that is magnetized such that one end of the needle points toward the north magnetic pole.
