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Compass is a device which is used to see directions previously. Compass consists of a Magnet freely suspended . A free Magnet always shows Geographical North and Geographical South.
So Compass consists of a Magnet and a Aluminium pointer showing east and West direction.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes. A magnetic compass is. It relies on a magnetic needle (or a group of needles under a card) to interact with the earths own magnetism.
There are other kinds of compass, such as a gyro compass and a GPS compass, which are not deliberately magnetic and do not work on the magnetic principle.
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∙ 13y agoNo
Strictly speaking - the pointer of a compass only works because it has been magnetized, so a compass IS a magnet, albeit usually a very weak one.
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Is compass attracted to magnet?
A compass is a magnet. It reacts like a magnet.
What is the magnet in a compass?
The compass needle.
Where does a compass point when it is moved close to a magnet?
That depends on which pole of the magnet it is moved close to. If it is brought close to the "South" pole of the magnet, the "North" pointer of the compass will be attracted to the magnet. If it is brought close to the "North" pole of the magnet, the "North" pointer of the compass will be repelled and will point AWAY from the magnet, while the "South" end of the compass pointer will point to the magnet.
What is the moveable bar in a compass called?
A compass magnet or a compass needle.
Hw do you make a compass face the wrong way?
Hold a magnet in front of it and rotate the magnet around the compass. Then it will not point North/South.
Is compass attracted to magnet?
A compass is a magnet. It reacts like a magnet.
What is the magnet in a compass?
The compass needle.
Is the magnet in a compass a permanent magnetic or an electromagnet?
PermanentThere is no source of current in a compass, therefore the magnet is a permanent magnet.
Where does a compass point when it is moved close to a magnet?
That depends on which pole of the magnet it is moved close to. If it is brought close to the "South" pole of the magnet, the "North" pointer of the compass will be attracted to the magnet. If it is brought close to the "North" pole of the magnet, the "North" pointer of the compass will be repelled and will point AWAY from the magnet, while the "South" end of the compass pointer will point to the magnet.
What is the moveable bar in a compass called?
A compass magnet or a compass needle.
How magnet in compass work?
The magnet in a compass is free to move, and will adjust to any external magnetic field.The magnet in a compass is free to move, and will adjust to any external magnetic field.The magnet in a compass is free to move, and will adjust to any external magnetic field.The magnet in a compass is free to move, and will adjust to any external magnetic field.
If there was a magnet beside a compass would the compass point to the north or south?
because inside of the earth acts like a big magnet and the magnet points to the north
Does a compass use a magnet?
no
Is the magnet in a compass a permanent magnet or electronic?
A. Compasses typically use a permanent magnet.
How far do you need to keep a magnet from a compass?
The compass needle is magnetic so if you place a magnet near the compass, the needle will change direction either attracting or reppeling.
How a compass can be used to trace the magnetic field of the magnet?
The pull of the magnet will over ride the earths magnetism. So the compass will react to the magnet as it passes through its field.
Is a needle in a compass a permanent magnet?
Yes, it is a permanent magnet.
