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What is true compasses?
They only point to the Magnetic NorthA compass is a permanent magnentA compass is a permanent magnet. A compass has both a south pole and a north pole. Compass magnets can be deflected by Earth's magnetic field or other permanent magnets.
What is the function of fore and aft magnet in a magnetic compass?
The fore and aft magnets in a magnetic compass help to reduce the oscillations of the compass card caused by the movement of the vessel. These magnets stabilize the compass card and improve its accuracy by minimizing the effects of the ship's motion on the reading.
Does a compass always tell you which ways north?
No it odesn't, if you had lots of magnets surrounding it it wouldn't point to North on the magnets
Why do the magnets of a compass attract to the north pole but the bars repel?
A compass will always point to the south pole of a magnet.
What 2 magnets make a compass work?
the north and south poles'
What two magnets make compass work?
Thepermanent and atemporary magnet.
Is a compass a permanent magnet?
Compass needles are permanent magnets. in response to the Earth's magnetic field, the compass needle will point toward the geographic North Pole.
Are there magnets in boats?
It is pretty common to have a compass on a boat - it contains a magnet. Also, there are magnets to be found in boat engines, it it's motorized.
What are some items that uses magnets?
Sound speakers, metal chip indicators in engines, iphone: compass, refrigerator magnets speakers...
Is A compass needle permanent a magnet?
Compass needles are permanent magnets. in response to the Earth's magnetic field, the compass needle will point toward the geographic North Pole.
Why does the north needle on a compass point to the geographic north pole?
Magnets, man...
Examples of permanent magnets?
Some examples of permanent magnets include neodymium magnets, samarium cobalt magnets, and ceramic (ferrite) magnets. These magnets retain their magnetism without the need for an external magnetic field.
