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What happens when a magnet is brought near a magnetic compass?
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What happens when peice of plastic is brought near the magnet?
When some pieces of plastics are brought near the magnet, they will get attracted.
What happens to a compass when it is brought near a current-carrying wire?
the compass aligns with the magnetic field created by the wire
What happens when the north pole of the magnet is brought near the south pole of a freely suspended magnet?
Get attracted and stick on together
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.
Does a compass work best when close to magnet?
No. Being near a magnet (or magnetic field) completely puts off the compass as the compass is influenced by it and will not align with the Earth's natural magnetic field.
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.
If the labels on a magnet are missing how would you determine which pole is the north pole?
If you have a compass or a magnet with the poles marked, you can bring it near the magnet with the missing labels. The north pole on the unlabeled magnet will repel the north pole on the labeled magnet or the north pole on the compass.
If a bar of copper is brought near a magnet the copper bar will be what?
If a bar of copper is brought near a magnet and rubbed it will get magnetized and would behave like magnet. But this would be temporary and this property would wear after some days.
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.
What would happen if battery terminals were braught near a compass?
The compass would point south, except near positive end of the magnet. It will point north. 6th grade power!!
What did Humphrey Davy notice about a wire with electricity running through it as he brought it near a compass?
The compass needle was deflected.
