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Best description of a magnetic field line?
A magnetic field line shows the direction a compass needle would point
Choose the best description of a magnetic field line.?
A magnetic field line shows the direction a compass needle would point.
Why does a compass needle line itself up with the magnetic field?
a compass points the magnetic north pole,because the earth is tilted on an axis of 23 degrees, while spinning on this same axis.that is why a compass points to magnetic north and not true north.
What does directive force magnets in a compass mean mesn?
It is the component of the earths magnet field which aligns the compass needle to the Magnetic North Pole. The Horizontal Component (directive force) is the greatest at the magnetic Equator (Aclinic Line), where the vertical component is the weakest. Above the magnetic north pole, it is the opposite. The Horizontal, or directive force is weakest and the vertical component is the strongest.
Iron bar can be made magnetic when?
Its magnetic domains line up.
What part of the compass surrounds a piece of glass with a short luminous line etched in its surface?
The bezel ring
What part of the compass surrounds a piece of the glass with a short luminous line etched in its surface?
the bezial ring
What part of compass surrounds a piece of glass with a short luminous line etched in its surface?
the bezial ring
Best description of a magnetic field line?
A magnetic field line shows the direction a compass needle would point
Choose the best description of a magnetic field line.?
A magnetic field line shows the direction a compass needle would point.
Why does a compass needle line itself up with the magnetic field?
a compass points the magnetic north pole,because the earth is tilted on an axis of 23 degrees, while spinning on this same axis.that is why a compass points to magnetic north and not true north.
What do you have to add to a compass to make it in line with the earths magnetic field?
Nothing. That's exactly what a compass does ... as long as it's free to turn, and there are no ferrous metals or other sources of magnetic fields nearby.
What causes a compass to behave as it does?
The needle of a compass is a magnet, and the earth is also a magnet. The side of the compass marked N is attracted to the north pole of the Earth, and the side marked S is attracted to Earth's south pole. The compass will spin to line itself up with the poles it is attracted to. However, if you have other magnets nearby, the compass can spin to line itself up with those instead.
What is the methods used in measuring right angle from the line of traverse?
If in the open, a magnetic compass, a theodolite, etc. If on paper, a protractor, a drawing compass, etc.
How do you align your compass to true north?
To align your compass to true north, you need to adjust for magnetic declination, which is the angle between magnetic north and true north. You can find the specific magnetic declination for your location using online tools or a topographic map. Once you know the value of magnetic declination, you can use it to adjust the compass needle or rotate the bezel to align it with true north.
How does a needle on a compass align itself?
if a bar magnet swings freely it will act like a compass.
What is a plotting compass?
A plotting compass is a small magnet which is suspended and is free to rotate. When it is near a magnet, the compass will always point in a particular direction (the north pole's direction) becasue of the force of the magnetic field.
