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How does an earth magnet work?

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Why won't a compass work near a magnet?

The compass needle is itself a magnet which is why it always points north according to the earth's magnetic field. If you place a magnet (Whose magnetic power is stronger than the earth's) close to the compass its needle will be attracted t the magnet and not to the North Pole.


Is the sun a magnet to earth?

Not a magnet, no. But it does attract the Earth and this is due to gravity.


An example of a permanent magnet?

An example of a permanent magnet would be the Earth. The Earth is one giant magnet with opposite poles.


What is the biggest magnet on earth?

the world is the biggest magnet ever because the south and north pole connect


What is the name given to a natural magnet?

The natural magnet is present at the core of our planet earth.


What isTerrestrial magnet?

A magnet produced in earth; not man made.


Where is the largest magnet located?

The earth, itself, is the largest magnet.


Why is the earth said to be a giant magnet?

Because it is a giant magnet.


Earth is what kind of magnet?

Its an electro-magnet - currents flowing through the iron core.


What is the worlds largest magnet called?

The Earth (world) is the worlds largest magnet as it is essentially a magnet The largest magnet (discluding the earth) is the superconducting solenoidal magnet of the CMS experiment on the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.


Does a compass work best when close to magnet?

No. Being near a magnet (or magnetic field) completely puts off the compass as the compass is influenced by it and will not align with the Earth's natural magnetic field.


How do compases use magnets?

A compass would not work without a magnet. Inside the compass is a magnet which moves to line up with the Earth's natural magnetism. The north pole of the magnet is attracted to the south pole of the Earth. As such, the magnet moves to always be lining up in this way. When you use a magnet, you can see this in action as the needle moves around to always point northward and from knowing this, you can tell which way you are facing.How_does_a_compass_use_magnetismHow_does_a_compass_use_magnetismHow_does_a_compass_use_magnetismRead more: How_does_a_compass_use_magnetism