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Then the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.
Then the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.
Then the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.
Then the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt heavily depends how the exact setup is. In most cases you will be able to see an amplitude of the compass which will quickly go into a stable position (compared to the original position of the compass)
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∙ 11y agoA compass is a small magnet. The needle has a "North" end and a "South" end. The needle responds to a magnetic field by rotating so that the North end of the magnet points towards the South direction of the magnetic field and vice versa.
A stationary magnetic field from any source extends in a region around that source and has a strength and a direction at every point in space. The direction can be determined by the direction of the compass needle. When the magnetic field influencing the compass is due to a permanent magnet, by moving the compass around and following the direction in which it points, one can follow the direction of the field to the North and South poles of the permanent magnet.
The Earth has its own magnetic field. With no other influences, the North end of a compass will point to the North magnetic pole of the Earth and the South end to the South magnetic pole. The North and South magnetic poles of the Earth are near, but not exactly located at the North an South geographic poles which are determined by the axis of rotation of the Earth. (Yes, that means that the magnet which is inside the Earth has its South magnetic end pointing up in the North geographic direction.)
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∙ 13y agoThe magnet overwhelms the earth's magnetic field,
and the compass points toward the magnet.
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∙ 10y agothe compass's needle will point at the electromagnet
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∙ 9y agoThe compass's magnetic field will be disturbed, and the end will follow the magnet.
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∙ 13y agoBeing small the needle is sensitive towards small magnetc fields. When an electromagnet is brought, the needle gets affected by the magnetic field and hence it spins.
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∙ 10y agoThe compasses northpole will repel or attract either of the poles depending on it is north or south pole
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∙ 14y agoThen the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.
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∙ 6y agoThe magnet will cause the needle to point towards the magnet, so giving a wrong reading.
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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.
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!!
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.
What happens when a magnet is brought near a magnetic compass?
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What happens when a bar magnet is brought near a compass?
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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.
What happens when a compass is placed next to a electromagnet?
the arrow goes to the magnet
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.
Is compass attracted to magnet?
A compass is a magnet. It reacts like a magnet.
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.
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.
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 is the magnet in a compass?
The compass needle.
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!!
