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No it doesnt affect it. In fact there are some compasses that utilize water as a surface. If the water caused a problem with the magnetic field of the earth, it would be useless for creating a compass; it would never be correct.
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What occurs if the size of the magnet is change?
If the size of a magnet is changed, it can affect the overall strength of the magnetic field it produces. Generally, a larger magnet will have a stronger magnetic field, while a smaller magnet will have a weaker magnetic field. However, other factors such as the magnet's composition and shape can also influence the strength of the magnetic field.
Does oil affect the magnetic field of a magnet?
Not unless it has dissolved metals, is ionized, or is heated.
Why does a compass spin when it is placed next to a magnet?
A compass needle is a small magnet itself. When it is placed next to a larger magnet, the magnetic field of the larger magnet interacts with the magnetic field of the compass needle. This interaction causes the compass needle to align with the magnetic field of the larger magnet, causing it to spin and point in the direction of the magnetic field lines.
Definition of a magnet?
A magnet is a material or object that produces a magnetic field.
Why can magnets attract objects without touching them?
Magnets have a magnetic field about them. This field can act on objects without the magnet coming in contact with the object.
How does temp affect magnet?
it increases th magnetic field
What occurs if the size of the magnet is change?
If the size of a magnet is changed, it can affect the overall strength of the magnetic field it produces. Generally, a larger magnet will have a stronger magnetic field, while a smaller magnet will have a weaker magnetic field. However, other factors such as the magnet's composition and shape can also influence the strength of the magnetic field.
What affect will adding salt to water have on the repulsion from a magnet?
it dosent make the magnet stick anymore
What effect will the north pole of a magnet have on a compass when the compass is within the range of the magnet's magnetic field?
It will not have any affect at all HaYLEy
Can a magnet move a paperclip inside a glass of water?
Yes. Neither the glass nor the water shields the paperclipfrom the field of the magnet.
Does oil affect the magnetic field of a magnet?
Not unless it has dissolved metals, is ionized, or is heated.
Is water attracted to magnets?
No, Water is diamagnetic. It is weakly repelled by a magnetic field (magnet).
What is a shape of a magnet field?
Depends on the shape of the magnet, but in general, the field is spheroid around the pole of the magnet.
Why does a compass spin when it is placed next to a magnet?
A compass needle is a small magnet itself. When it is placed next to a larger magnet, the magnetic field of the larger magnet interacts with the magnetic field of the compass needle. This interaction causes the compass needle to align with the magnetic field of the larger magnet, causing it to spin and point in the direction of the magnetic field lines.
Does vinegar affect the magnetic pull of a magnet?
No. A magnet is a material that produces a magnetic field. The MF is invisible and is responsible for the magnet's force that pulls on ferromagnetic materials such as iron. It attracts or repels other metals.
Where is the field round a magnet strong?
The field strengthens as you get closer to the surface of the magnet.
How does saltwater affect the strength of a magnet?
Not really the saltwater does not change give any affect the strength of a magnet reason water is totally non magnetic but when we have added some salt into it.The salty water solution has ions now it could be very good conducter if we place electricity in it.Then it could be possible the strength of a natural magnet can be affected a bit.........But i dont think normal salt water could give affect the strength of a magnet
