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What happens when a compass is brought into a magnetic field?

When a compass is brought into a magnetic field, the needle of the compass will align itself with the magnetic field lines. This is because the needle is a magnet itself and is influenced by the magnetic field of the Earth or any external magnetic field it is brought into.


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.


Compass magnets can only be deflected by electromagnets such as Earth's magnetic field?

Compass magnets align themselves with Earth's magnetic field due to their own magnetic properties. Electromagnets, like the one found in devices such as phones or microwaves, can create magnetic fields that may interfere with a compass's accuracy if they are strong enough and placed close to the compass.


How does earth's magnetic field affect the compass?

Earth's magnetic field is what allows a compass to align itself with the magnetic poles, causing the needle to point north. The magnetic field provides a reference point for navigation, helping people determine their direction relative to the Earth's magnetic field. Any changes or disturbances in the magnetic field can affect the accuracy of a compass reading.


When was a magnetic compass made?

The magnetic compass was made for the people of China to find a way around if any explorores got lost while walking throgh forests and jungles


How does compass work in mobile?

The iPhone's digital compass application works just like any magnetic-needle compass. Launch the application by tapping the "Compass" button on the iPhone's.


Does a magnetic compass work in the desert?

Why not? the desert is just the same as any other place on planet earth. Magnetic compasses work fine in the desert. See the "Where does the magnetic compass not work?" question for some places where they don't work.


What pulls the South Pole of a magnetic compass?

The south pole of a magnetic compass is pulled towards the Earth's north magnetic pole, and away from Earth's south magnetic pole. Or towards and away the corresponding poles of any other magnet. Note that Earth's NORTH magnetic pole is close to the SOUTH pole.


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


How does a compass needle align itself?

A compass has a needle that is magnetized. This needle is suspended so that it can rotate freely and it can align itself with any magnetic field it is exposed to.If you put a magnet close to a compass, the needle will align itself with the magnets magnetic field.It picks up the earth's magnetic field.answer 2 A magnetic compass needle aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your locality.It picks up the earth's magnetic field.answer 2 A magnetic compass needle aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your locality.


Does a compass remain stable or it fluctuate?

A compass is stable in it's attraction to a specific magnetic pole. Any instability detected is the fluctuation of the always moving magnetic field. Or probably more typically has been induced by vibration of the compass


Can magnetic field lines be detected by a compass?

The magnetic field can certainly be detected by a compass.The 'lines' are a handy human invention, and don't really exist, so you could not,say, trace out the lines with a compass, because they're not there.But place a compass next to a wire that's involved in any battery-operated (DC)circuit, and the compass absolutely goes crazy !