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What is a small magnet that can turn freely and always point north?
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∙ 14y ago
A compass.
A compass.
A compass.
A compass.
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Wiki User
∙ 14y agoA compass.
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Does a freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction?
Yes. A freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction.
Why does a freely suspended magnet point in the north-south direction?
A freely suspended magnet always points in north - south direction. This is because its south pole is attracted by earth 's north pole and the north pole of the magnet is attracted by the earth 's south pole. when we hang it freely it automatically starts pointing in north-south direction. The magnetic compass also works on the same principle.
Why does freely suspended magnet always point in the same direction?
because im always in that direction. ohhh yeahhh
Will the north end of a suspended magnet point to the magnetic north pole?
true, if the the magnet is not labeled the north end will always point towards the north pole.
If there was a magnet beside a compass would the compass point to the north or south?
because inside of the earth acts like a big magnet and the magnet points to the north
Does a freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction?
Yes. A freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction.
What does a bar magnet do if it is able to turn freely?
One end of any bar magnet will always point north. This end is called the north-seeking pole.
Why does a freely suspended magnet point in the north-south direction?
A freely suspended magnet always points in north - south direction. This is because its south pole is attracted by earth 's north pole and the north pole of the magnet is attracted by the earth 's south pole. when we hang it freely it automatically starts pointing in north-south direction. The magnetic compass also works on the same principle.
Why does freely suspended magnet always point in the same direction?
because im always in that direction. ohhh yeahhh
Will the north end of a suspended magnet point to the magnetic north pole?
true, if the the magnet is not labeled the north end will always point towards the north pole.
Where does the north pole of a freely swinging magnet always point?
It will point along the magnetic field lines. If there are no other magnets around, it will usually point to the north. More precisely, toward's Earth's magnetic SOUTH pole; from most geographical location, this point is more or less towards the NORTH.
How can a north poles of a magnet help when you are lost?
The north pole of a magnet can help when you are lost because it can act as a compass. When suspended freely or allowed to rotate, the north pole of a magnet will align itself with the Earth's magnetic field, which points towards the North Pole. By observing the direction in which the north pole of a magnet points, you can determine which way is north and navigate your way.
How do magnets help explorers?
Magnets are used in compasses because if a magnet can move freely, its north pole will always swing round to point towards the Earth's North Pole. Then, you know which way is north, making a compass a very useful tool. You can test this out by hanging a bar magnet on a piece of string.
When a magnet is suspended in freely still air then which direction the north pole will rest?
It depends mostly on where you are located. Where I am, in northern Idaho, the north pole of the magnet will point about 21 1/2 degrees east of the north pole.
What Three properties of a magnet?
1. Magnets attract iron and other ferromagnetic materials such as neodymium and cobalt. 2. Magnets attract or repel other magnets. 3. In addition one part of a magnet will always point north when allowed to swing freely.
What can be used for a compass?
a freely suspended magnetic needle as it will always point to the north - south direction
How we can find west direction by bar magnet?
If you suspend the magnet in a way that it can rotate freely (for example, hang it from a thread), one of its ends will point north. If you know which end that is (you may want to mark it), west is 90 degrees to the left of north.
