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What type of component of the Earth Magnetism provide the directive force for the magnetic compass?
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∙ 9y ago
It is the magnetic field from the north and south poles of the Earth. From the south pole straight through the center of the planet right up to Santa's house... (North pole)...
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How does the magnetism in the compass work with the magnetism of earth so that the compass is a useful tool for navigating?
The magnetic needles of the compass align with earths magnetic field coming off the polar ice cap.
How will you distinguish magnets from non magnetized magnetic materials?
You can use a device that detects magnetism. A compass needle may suffice.
What force causes the needle in compass to point north earth gravity or earth magnetism?
It is the magnetism, or magnetic force, of the Earth's magnetic field. Created by the movement of the planet's iron core, the magnetic field consists of roughly parallel lines connecting the North and South Magnetic Poles, which are not the same locations as the geographic poles. The magnetized compass needle (actually a very thin bar magnet) reacts to this field by lining up along a north-south axis.The north end of the needle indicates the direction to the North Magnetic Pole, allowing users to orient themselves directionally.
How can you test if a magnetic or non-magnetic materials are better at allowing the magnetic force to pass through?
You can use a device that detects magnetism. A compass needle may suffice.
Is a compass a magnet?
Compass is a device which is used to see directions previously. Compass consists of a Magnet freely suspended . A free Magnet always shows Geographical North and Geographical South. So Compass consists of a Magnet and a Aluminium pointer showing east and West direction.
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.
How does the magnetism in the compass work with the magnetism of earth so that the compass is a useful tool for navigating?
The magnetic needles of the compass align with earths magnetic field coming off the polar ice cap.
What does force on a magnetic compass needle represent?
magnetism
What makes compasses point to the North pole?
Magnetism. The compass aligns with the magnetic field of the Earth.
How a magnetic compass can be used to find directions on Earths surface?
A compass is an instrument containing a freely suspended magnetic element which displays the direction of the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field at the point of observation.
How can a magnetic compass be used to find direction on the earth surface?
A compass is an instrument containing a freely suspended magnetic element which displays the direction of the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field at the point of observation.
Why does a compost attract to a north magnetic and repel by the south?
OK- first, it is a compass. The needle of a compass is a magnet. It points to the Eath's Magnetic Poles- the two spots where the Earth's magnetic field comes out of the ground. In magnetism, opposites attract, likes repel.
What cause deviation in a magnetic compass?
The compass needle will only align itself with the magnetic meridian if it is free from all other influences except the magnetic field of earth.This is rarely so, particularly on a ship which constructed on steel. The magnetism induced in the steel by the earths magnetic field causes the compass needle to deviate from the magnetic meridian, by an amount which is called the DEVIATION.
How a compass can be used to trace the magnetic field of the magnet?
The pull of the magnet will over ride the earths magnetism. So the compass will react to the magnet as it passes through its field.
Does magnetism affect an ant's navegation?
Leafcutter ants have an "inner compass" to navigate. It uses magnetic poles to find its way.
How will you distinguish magnets from non-magnetized magnetic material?
You can use a device that detects magnetism. A compass needle may suffice.
How will distinguish magnets from non magnetized magnetic materials?
You can use a device that detects magnetism. A compass needle may suffice.
