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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.
Why does a compass needle spin toward the magnet when yu put it near a magnet?
The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.
How do you magnetise a needle?
You need to rub the needle with a magnet or you can use coil around the needle and pass current to make it a electro magnet.
Are copper and aluminum not attracted by magnet?
No. Any metal that cannot be a magnet cannot be attracted by one.
Is bronze attracted to magnet?
No
How do you find out if iron is a metal?
One method is to use a magnet. If the metal is iron, the magnet will be attracted.
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.
Why is steel attracted to a magnet but not brass?
magnets attract steel why then is a compass needle affected by a pice of steel if the steel is not magnetised
What sticks to a temporary magnet?
Anything that is attracted to a permanent magnet will be attracted to (sticks to) a temporary magnet.
Is phosphorus attracted by magnet?
Phosphorus is not a ferrous metal and cannot be attracted by magnet.
How do you do a needle?
You need to rub the needle with a magnet or you can use coil around the needle and pass current to make it a electro magnet.
Why does a compass needle spin toward the magnet when yu put it near a magnet?
The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.
Would silicon be attracted by a magnet?
No it would not be attracted by a magnet bc it is non metal
How do you magnetise a needle?
You need to rub the needle with a magnet or you can use coil around the needle and pass current to make it a electro magnet.
Are yeast attracted to a magnet?
No, yeast is not attracted to a magnet as yeast does not contain any metallic material
Will iron nails be attracted to a magnet?
Yes.Yes, iron being ferromagnetic in nature, is attracted by a magnet
Are copper and aluminum not attracted by magnet?
No. Any metal that cannot be a magnet cannot be attracted by one.
