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it will rest in the north - south direction
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What is a magnetic compass?
A magnetic compass has a needle mounted in a way that allows it to turn freely. Tis needle always lines up with Earth's magnetic field and points toward magnetic north. The needle is set over a diagram that shows east,south, and west. By knowing which way is north, a sailor can find the other diections. AA magnetic compass has a needle mounted in a way that allows it to turn freely. Tis needle always lines up with Earth's magnetic field and points toward magnetic north. The needle is set over a diagram that shows east,south, and west. By knowing which way is north, a sailor can find the other diections.
Why a magnetic needle comes to rest the north south position?
The compass needle is attracted by the Earth's magnetic field.
How can a needle be made magnetic?
== == Yes. It is magnetic or not. Tertium non datur. (Actually, the needle made of steel is a ferromagnetic.)
What is the difference between an Australian compass and British compass?
The needle of a compass must be free to rotate so that it can point to magnetic north. The magnetic field of the earth not only rotates the compass needle horizontally but also pulls one end down. If it pulls the needle down it can stop it from turning freely so on many compasses the needle is balanced for use in a specific zone. There are 5 zones. Austraila and Britain are in different zones. This means the needle may not be level if used in the other's zone. Needles are balanced by making one end of the needle longer or by adding weight to one end of the needle.
A device that has a magnetized needle that spins freely?
Compass
What can be used for a compass?
a freely suspended magnetic needle as it will always point to the north - south direction
What is an instrument for determining direction consisting essentially of a freely suspended magnetic needle that points toward the magnetic north?
This is the description of a magnetic compass.
What is a compass?
A compass is an instrument for determining direction consisting essentially of a freely suspended magnetic needle that points toward the magnetic north.
How does a compass needle align itself?
A compass needle aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field because it is a magnet itself. The north-seeking end of the needle is attracted to the Earth's magnetic north pole, causing it to point in a north-south direction.
What are the parts of magnetic compass?
There are different constructions. One has a magnetic needle suspended on a spindle rotating above a rose (with the direction markings painted on it).
What is a magnetic compass?
A magnetic compass has a needle mounted in a way that allows it to turn freely. Tis needle always lines up with Earth's magnetic field and points toward magnetic north. The needle is set over a diagram that shows east,south, and west. By knowing which way is north, a sailor can find the other diections. AA magnetic compass has a needle mounted in a way that allows it to turn freely. Tis needle always lines up with Earth's magnetic field and points toward magnetic north. The needle is set over a diagram that shows east,south, and west. By knowing which way is north, a sailor can find the other diections.
How does a compass work off of magnetism?
There is a magnetic field surrounding the Earth. The positive pole of this magnetic field (called the north magnetic pole) is near the North Pole. A compass has a freely rotating needle that is magnetized such that one end of the needle points toward the north magnetic pole.
What would happen is you rubbed a needle back and forth on a magnet?
the needle will have a magnetising pull by steeling the magnetic energy from the magnet
Why does a compass needle change direction when it is near a magnetic field?
Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.
What is a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely?
A compass has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.
What is a device that has a magnetized needle that spin freely?
A compass has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.
In a compass why must the friction be low?
The friction in a compass must be low so that the compass needle can turn freely and point to magnetic north.
